Q: Is BC White ginseng similar to Korean Red or Siberian Tiger ginseng?
A: Organika’s Korean Red Ginseng contains Panax ginseng, verses BC White Ginseng is Panax quinquefoliusL., which is also known as the “American Ginseng”. Siberian Tiger ginseng is actually not a part of the ginseng family, it’s part of the eleutherocuccusgenus. Because it has similar adaptogenic properties to a ginseng, over time it has been incorrectly referred to as a type of ginseng, and the name has stuck.
Q: Is your BC White Ginseng the “cooling” ginseng?
A: Yes. American ginseng is known as the cooling yin ginseng in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Korean Red ginseng, or Panax ginseng, contains the more yang warming properties. American is less stimulating than Korean ginseng.
Q: What is the difference between red and white ginseng?
A: It’s to do with the processing. White ginseng is peeled and dried. Red ginseng is not peeled, but steamed before drying. These processes can alter the variety of the ginsenosides that are present in each type.
Q: What are adaptogens?
A: Adaptogens are plants, herbs and mushrooms that help us adapt to or recover from the damaging effects of environmental or lifestyle stresses. They have been used for thousands of years in traditional Indian and Chinese medicine practices, and are revered for their ability to bring the body back into homeostasis — the body’s natural place of balance.
Q: Who needs adaptogens?
A: When stress constantly piles high, our body’s response can be negatively affected, increasing the risk of disease. Some daily life factors that may cause stress include:
- Poor eating and sleep habits
- Stored mental and emotional tension
- Unaddressed physical symptoms and diseases
- Financial, family, work, and social obligations
Organika’s line of adaptogens can help provide the support you need to thrive in modern conditions.
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