How to distinguish between true and false ginseng?

1, see beard: long and long, long and thin, with millet-like papules on it, called "pearl spots". Those white and tender (commonly known as water beard) are not pure wild ginseng.

2, leather: old leather, yellow-brown, dense and shiny. Those white ones are not pure ginseng.

3. Shun: refers to the smooth and straight roots of ginseng, and most of them are not wild ginseng with one leg or two legs together.

Properties of traditional Chinese medicine: The reason why ginseng is rare and precious is mainly related to its medicinal value. In the early medical book Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica, it is believed that ginseng has the effects of "nourishing five internal organs, calming the mind, calming the soul, stopping convulsion, eliminating evil spirits, improving eyesight, being happy and improving intelligence" and "prolonging life after long service".

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Ginseng has been known as the "king of herbs" since ancient times, and it is a good product for nourishing yin and benefiting qi, consolidating the foundation and cultivating the yuan. It contains many kinds of saponins and polysaccharides. The extract can be slowly absorbed by the skin without adverse stimulation, can dilate skin capillaries, promote skin blood circulation, increase skin nutrition, adjust skin water-oil balance, and prevent skin dehydration, hardening and wrinkling.

Ginseng active substance can inhibit the reducing performance of melanin, make skin fair and smooth, enhance skin elasticity and regenerate cells. It is the best product for skin care and beauty.

Soak ginseng directly in 50% glycerin, and wipe your face with glycerin after 10, or fry ginseng into thick juice, pour a little face wash water every day, and wipe your face with glycerin or ginseng water containing ginseng, which can make your skin quite moist.

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