Generale Introduction: Ginseng roots work against the effects of stress and anxiety, combating fatigue. Ginseng can improve digestion, metabolism, appetite, endurance, and as a sexual stimulation for both sexes. Ginseng can improve learning and memory and reduce neuronal death following transient cerebral ischemia. Ginseng has proven efficacious in some diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, motor neuron disease). Hsu Ginseng Farms owns over 1000 acres of virgin ginseng farmland available for cultivation in the heart of ginseng country-Marathon County, Wisconsin, USA. As the first Chinese-owned ginseng farm in North America, Hsu's Ginseng produces about 100,000 lbs of high quality American Ginseng every year. Because of its location, weather, soil, processing skills and strict quality control, Hsu's American ginseng is known for its aroma and medicinal effects. From selecting planting locations to harvesting, from grading to packaging, Hsu's advance technology and quality management enable it to extend quality products throughout the world. Furthermore, Hsu Ginseng Farms' commitment to quality has allowed it to become the largest ginseng grower in the United States. We know what makes a difference, try us. Let's view Hsu's Ginseng Farm during each season Spring As the winter snow disappears and spring emerges, growers rush to cover the gardens with shade cloth. This is important, because if the sunlight hits directly on the ginseng for a long period of time, they will die. Throughout the growing process, the precious plants are tendered daily to insure the highest quality American Ginseng. Summer The crew works all summer preparing the virgin soil for planting. First the ground is plowed, dragged and leveled. The posts are pounded into the ground and the beds are made. Finally, the seed is planted. The garden is then covered with straw to control weeds and protect the young plants from the cold winter. Autumn... Also a time to harvest after about 4 years of cultivation With planting completed, the harvest begins in mid September to the end of October after about 4 years of cultivation. Harvesting, like much of the growing process, is very labor intensive because it is done by hand. Winter The final step in the growing process is preparing the garden for the winter snow. Meanwhile, the harvested roots are washed and sorted to remove any bad roots. The roots travel up the conveyer and are loaded into racks in preparation for drying. The drying process takes 12 to 14 days under the skillful eyes of the operator. After the roots are dried, they are trimmed, graded and inspected by hand to remove any bad roots once more. This laborious process insures high quality, uniform and disease-free roots. Recommended Use: There is no certain age limit for ginseng intake. The dosage for young children should be 1/3 to 1/2 percent of the adult dose. Vitamin C may depreciate the value of American ginseng if taken together. It is recommended to take them 2 hours apart. American ginseng slices are an easy and convenient way to take ginseng. Take some with you on a trip, to the gym, or to the office. They can be chewed as candy or put 10-20 pieces in a cup and fill with boiling water for use as a tea, refill 2-3 times with hot water as needed.