Legend has it that the famous Chinese monarch Qin Shi Huang regularly ate ginseng, in hopes of gaining eternal life. During the Joseon Dynasty, King Yeongjo, who lived to be 83, also made ginseng a regular part of his diet. The trend continues today as everyone from movie and sports stars, like Choi Ji-Woo and Chan-Ho Park, turn to ginseng to try to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Ginseng is a root whose shape resembles a human body and is highly esteemed in both the East and West. Korean ginseng (called Panax Ginseng) in particular is known worldwide for its amazing health benefits. Korea is said to be the best place to grow ginseng because the country has four distinct seasons, proper temperatures, excellent soil, and an adequate amount of annual rainfall.
It is true that many other countries also grow ginseng, but panax ginseng is of better quality and has more health benefits than ginseng grown in the United States, Japan, or China because it contains more saponins.