Korean Red Ginseng Benefits?
The many benefits of red ginseng include boosting the immune system, increasing energy, and improving heart health.
List of the health benefits of Korean Red Ginseng:
- Boosts the immune system
- Increases energy
- Improves heart health
- Anti-inflammatory
- Decrease stress
- Helps treat impotence
From increasing energy to improving heart health and helping to manage stress levels, health enthusiasts have long sought-out Korean red ginseng extract, a fantastic superfood known for its numerous health benefits. The many benefits of red ginseng have helped this humble ingredient garner superfood status. As such, the creators of Chilli No. 5 sauce have handpicked this wonder ingredient and added it into each of their luxury hot sauces, offering an effortless way to enjoy a healthy, yet flavour-packed diet.
How can Korean Red Ginseng help your overall health?
Korean red ginseng extract has been used for centuries in Chinese medicine, thanks to its numerous health benefits for both men and women. Its immune-boosting credentials has made it extremely popular with those seeking to stay at their optimal health, whether it be helping to ward off the common cold, to giving those with ongoing health issues an immune boost.
Red ginseng is also known for its amazing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This makes it great for those seeking a calming skin remedy for conditions such as psoriasis and acne or for those in search of an ingredient to help protect their skin from day-to-day free radical damage. This wonder-ingredient can also help calm the mind and decrease overall stress, ideal for those that lead busy lives. Additionally, one of the key ginseng benefits for men is that it reportedly can treat impotence.
How is Korean red ginseng extract sourced?
Korean Ginseng is sourced from the root of the ginseng plant, a slow-growing flora which can be found throughout Asia. This naturally medicinal plant produces three types of ginseng; fresh, white, and red. Red ginseng is the most prized – and most expensive – as it comes from more established plants that are harvested at six years or more, while fresh and white ginseng come from much younger plants.
What compounds are in Korean Red Ginseng?
Red ginseng is packed with two health-boosting compounds, ginsenosides and gintonin, two powerhouse compounds that give rise to the numerous benefits of red ginseng.
Once harvested, the root of the plant is steamed and dried, and used in everything from ginseng tea, to powder-based supplements, and now in Chilli No. 5’s portfolio of luxury chilli sauces.
How do you make Ginseng Tea?
Here is a simple recipe for making ginseng tea:
Ingredients:
- 1-2 g of dried ginseng root or 3-4 g of fresh ginseng root
- 2 cups of water
- Honey or lemon (optional)
Instructions:
- Rinse the dried or fresh ginseng root thoroughly under running water.
- Cut the root into small pieces.
- Add the ginseng root and water to a pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 30-45 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Strain the mixture into a cup using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- Add honey or lemon to taste, if desired.
- Enjoy your ginseng tea!
Note: If you prefer a stronger or weaker tea, you can adjust the amount of ginseng root or water accordingly. Additionally, some people may prefer to use ginseng tea bags, which are available at many health food stores and online retailers. The instructions for brewing tea bags will vary depending on the brand, so be sure to follow the instructions on the packaging.
Chilli sauces containing Korean Ginseng
Chilli No. 5 has over 15 different chilli sauce recipes all containing Korean Red Ginseng. You can find all our world chilli sauce flavours here.