2012년 4월 6일 금요일

Korean Red Ginseng story of growth - Cultivation 2.sowing

Cultivation





2. Sowing

In principal, sowing is performed in fail from the late October to the mid November. In the past, each seed was place in holes by hand on the ridges which are dig with a special seed hole making tool but today seeding machines are used. After sowing small cut rice straws are put and on the top it is covered with thatch





Korean Red Ginseng story of growth - Cultivation

Cultivation

Primini Treatment

In order to reduce the time from seeding to germination, the seed is treated to faciliate the groth of embryo so that seed shell is opened. Between the end of July and the beginning of August, seed are placed in seedbed and treated for 100 days until the beginning of November. The treatment platform should be placed in a cool place with eas water supply and drain. The treated seeds are collected two or three days before seedng, passing through seive to eliminate earth. They should be kept in a place where it is dry and not hot, avoiding sun.





2012년 4월 3일 화요일

Ginseng and Diabetes






Ginseng has the ability of curing diabetes due to its effectiveness in creating healthy, balanced, and clean metabolic system.

Basically diabetes is a disease that is caused by unbalanced blood sugar.
When the body suffers from low sugar level due to lack of glucose regulated by insulin hormone, Ginseng can help to improve the sugar level.

On the other hand, if the sugar level increases significantly, ginseng can help to lower it.

As we've seen above, ginseng works as a glucose regulator in the body by maintaining the level of glucose to a balanced rate.

However, you can't use the herb as a substitute for drugs. It should only be used as a supplemental food in treating diabetes. And remember always consult with your doctor first before making decision.