Ginseng, the precious herbal root, has been used in Asian traditional medicine for centuries. In present day, it’s ubiquitous in beauty products created by brands across the globe. You’re likely to ...

Herbal teas are a rage around the world today, as nutritionists increasingly recommend a 'back-to-the-basics' diet for overall health and fitness. There are hundreds of options to choose from and ...

A research team led by Professor Tae-Gyu Lim from the Department of Food Science and Biotechnology at Sejong University has ...

Ginseng is a prized root in demand for it's wide use in traditional Chinese medicine. Some of the most valuable ginseng grows wild in Appalachia, but supplies are dwindling. The root ginseng is used ...

(CBS News) Millions of Americans take ginseng for its perceived health benefits. The harvest for wild American ginseng begins this month. It's also high-season for poaching. That's leading to a ...

MADISON, Wis. – They slink through the woods in camouflage and face paint, armed with tire irons, screwdrivers and hoes, seeking a plant that looks like a cross between a Virginia creeper and poison ...

Even though George Albright has been digging "sang" in his native West Virginia with a homemade "sanging hoe" since he was 12 years old, he doesn't use ginseng himself. Ken Sherman Tom Carte's harvest ...

Learn how to grow American ginseng and earn money by growing ginseng on your very own ginseng farm. While it’s not exactly a get-rich-quick scheme like those touted on matchbook covers, growing ...

Some fear the plant could be wiped out by the poachers. — -- In the back woods of West Virginia, mountain man Rufus Keeney is searching for a valuable prize -- something that's been a part of ...

Korean skincare routine seems to be topping the charts for a while now. You probably have heard of ginseng which holds a special place in Korean skincare. However, this ingredient by no means is a new ...

Ginseng harvest season has arrived in the Commonwealth, but harvesters should beware as there are laws in place to protect the plant. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services ...

Forgive Steve Kloster if he feels a sensation of de ja vu when discussing ginseng. The chief ranger at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been repeating himself about the poached plant for ...