Frequently asked questions

WHAT MAKES WISCONSIN GINSENG SO SPECIAL?

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Wisconsin grown American Ginseng is famous all over the world for its boldly bitter and aromatic qualities. If you like black coffee, arugula, or grapefruit odds are you’ll be a fan. American Ginseng grown in other regions is often more affordable, but lacks the flavor and nutrients found only in authentic Wisconsin Ginseng.
Is Wisconsin Ginseng the best?

Wisconsin grown American Ginseng is famous all over the world for its boldly bitter and aromatic qualities. If you like black coffee, arugula, or grapefruit odds are you’ll be a fan. American Ginseng grown in other regions is often more affordable, but lacks the flavor and nutrients found only in authentic Wisconsin Ginseng.

Where is Ginseng grown in Wisconsin?
98% of all U.S. cultivated American Ginseng comes from a 1,500 square mile region of Central Wisconsin.
What type of fresh Wisconsin Ginseng is the best?

To shop smart, buy based on your purpose.

For nutrition: If you’re seeking health benefits of American Ginseng then go with the short, stout, chunky roots that tend to have the highest concentration of nutrients.
For cooking: bigger roots often have more flavor. They are easier to slice and dice uniformly for stir fry and larger pieces hold their texture in slow cooked dishes or soups.

For gifting: If you’re offering a gift of Wisconsin Ginseng (which is an offering of health and longevity) the bigger and more shaped like a human body, the better. However the nuances of ginseng shape, form, and value vary greatly by culture, county and region.

Smaller roots typically carry the lowest prices, but still offer big flavor, making them ideal to turn into teas or powders.

Cooking with Ginseng

What does Wisconsin Ginseng taste like?

For over 5000 years, Ginseng has been used in Chinese and Native American medicine as a natural stimulant to promote overall health, vitality, and longevity. American Ginseng health benefits include:

  • Cold and flu prevention
  • Energy level increase
  • Cardiovascular health improvement
  • Lower blood glucose level and support of type 2 diabetes
  • Stress reduction
What does Wisconsin Ginseng taste like?

Wisconsin Ginseng has a boldly bitter flavor. Fans of black coffee, dark chocolate, or grapefruit will love it. While ginseng can be a bit of an acquired taste on its own, it’s an exciting complement to many other sweet and savory flavors.

How do you eat fresh Wisconsin Ginseng root?
Fresh Wisconsin Ginseng is often a key ingredient for pork, poultry, and vegetable based soups and stir-frys. Dried Wisconsin Ginseng is most known as a delicious and beneficial tea. Learn more about using the boldly bitter taste of Ginseng in your cooking or cocktails.
HOW DO YOU USE DRIED aMERICAN gINSENG?

Dried or powdered Wisconsin Ginseng can be a health and flavor booster for energizing teas and smoothies, restorative soups, flavorful chicken, pork, and vegetable based main courses and bright and bold cocktails.

How do I store Wisconsin Ginseng?
Refrigerate fresh ginseng in an airtight plastic bag in your crisper drawer. This should keep out oxygen and moisture, and prevent mold for up to six weeks. It also lasts in a freezer for up to six months.

Ginseng Tea

How do you make Ginseng tea?
For over 5000 years, Ginseng has been used in Chinese and Native American medicine as a natural stimulant to promote overall health, vitality, and longevity. American Ginseng health benefits include:

  • Cold and flu prevention
  • Energy level increase
  • Cardiovascular health improvement
  • Lower blood glucose level and support of type 2 diabetes
  • Stress reduction
How do you make Ginseng tea?
Use two nickel-sized pieces of fresh or dried Wisconsin Ginseng or 1-2 teaspoons of dried ginseng root per cup of water. Steep for about 5 minutes. Then add licorice, ginger, lemon, honey or any real teas – especially Oolong or green tea for flavor. You can prepare a larger batch of tea and it will keep fresh, if sealed, for up to three weeks in your refrigerator.
Is it OK to drink Ginseng tea everyday?
American Ginseng is safe for consumption over longer periods of time.
What’s the best time to drink Ginseng tea?
American Ginseng should be taken within 2 hours of a meal. If it is taken too long before eating, the blood sugar might become too low.
Does Ginseng tea have to be hot?
Wisconsin Ginseng tea should be steeped in hot water for at least 5 minutes to pull the nutrients from the root. However you can make ginseng tea in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. It can be served iced or hot and is delicious with honey and lemon.

WISCONSIN GINSENG AND YOUR HEALTH

I’ve heard that Wisconsin Ginseng is a “superfood.” What does that mean?
For over 5000 years, Ginseng has been used in Chinese and Native American medicine as a natural stimulant to promote overall health, vitality, and longevity. American Ginseng health benefits include:

  • Cold and flu prevention
  • Energy level increase
  • Cardiovascular health improvement
  • Lower blood glucose level and support of type 2 diabetes
  • Stress reduction
I’ve heard that Wisconsin Ginseng is a “superfood.” What does that mean?
A superfood is rich in compounds and considered beneficial to a person’s health. Wisconsin Ginseng is a root superfood because its ginsenosides can provide a wide variety of health benefits.
What are the health benefits of American Ginseng?
For over 5000 years, ginseng has been used in Chinese and Native American medicine as a natural stimulant to promote overall health, vitality, and longevity. American Ginseng health benefits include:

  • Cold and flu prevention
  • Energy level increase
  • Cardiovascular health improvement
  • Lower blood glucose level and support of type 2 diabetes
  • Stress reduction
How long does it take for American Ginseng to give you energy?
Ginseng doesn’t need to build up in your body for you to feel its effect. It could take as little as 24 hours (or up to 48 hours) to notice a difference in how you’re feeling. Some studies suggest that taking a supplement for just eight days can improve energy, mood, and mental performance.
Does American Ginseng help relieve stress?

Scientists aren’t 100% sure why Ginseng helps combat fatigue. But here’s the hypothesis: The ginsenosides in American Ginseng have an “adaptogen” benefit. This means it can help the body deal with various kinds of stress. Daily stress puts us in fight or flight mode, and requires a great deal of energy to maintain. Imagine if all that unnecessary stress and wasted energy was available for more productive things. A 2010 study published in Human Psychopharmacology, found that participants who’d taken 400 mg of Ginseng daily experienced an improvement in calmness.

Can American Ginseng fight fatigue?
In a 2013 study cited by the National Library of Medicine researchers randomly assigned 90 individuals with chronic fatigue to 3 groups: those who received 1 gram of Ginseng, 2 grams of Ginseng, and finally, a placebo for four weeks. Those given Ginseng reported less physical and mental fatigue than those taking the placebo.
Can wISCONSIN American Ginseng help people with type II diabetes?
Ginseng is beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes because it has been shown to lower blood sugar levels. Whether you take Ginseng as a pill, powder, tea, or enjoy chewing a dime sized piece each day, try to take it approximately two hours before or after eating a meal.
When should wISCONSIN Ginseng be taken?
Ginseng is known to lower blood sugar so it should be taken within two hours before or after eating a meal.

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