Overall Mind And Body Improvement With Ginseng Soup

Traditional Chinese culture believes that cold drinks are unsafe to our digestive system, so hot soups are served instead, not as an appetizer, but as a complimentary beverage with a meal.

Ginseng is the most precious herb in the Chinese medicine. It has been utilized for hundreds of decades known to have improved the overall health of human being by putting a balance within your body, commonly referred to as the Yin-Yang balance.

In ancient Chinese philosophy, everything in the world is a balance between Yin (feminine and negative) and Yang (masculine and positive).

According to Chinese medicine, ginseng provides Yang energy that aids in the circulation of blood, rejuvenates, stimulates the mind and the body, and helps in recovering from weakness after a major illness.

Ginseng is classified as a slow-growing plant. They mostly grow Asia in the Northern Hemisphere (North Korea, China, and Siberia). There are two types of ginseng. The white ginseng is grown around four to six years.

It is then peeled and then sun-dried to decrease the water content in the plant by up to 12 percent. Many people think that enzymes in the root break down due to the process of drying.

Drying the ginseng under the sun causes the roots to be yellowish-white in color. The other type is the red ginseng which is not harvested until 6 years. It is not peeled or dried, thereby retaining its glossy brownish-red color. The roots are just steamed and then dried.

The combination of two of the most popular articles (soup and ginseng) is known to be one of the greatest inventions in Chinese history.

Ginseng soup is not only known as a staple hot drink during a cold winter’s day, it further nourishes your body giving you an overall mind and body enhancement.

Since ginseng plants are readily available in some parts in Asia, it is easy for them to make ginseng soup and is widely obtainable almost anywhere.

There are several ways to enjoy the magic of these therapeutic plants, and ginseng soup is only one of them. Here’s one quick recipe in making the simplest ginseng soup:

You will need around 10 grams of ginseng. Boil the roots on a low heat for one hour. Chill and then serve. Drink the ginseng soup preferably hot and on an empty stomach at least once a day.

This sweet but a little bitter drink not only warms your stomach after a long cold sleep but also revitalizes your soul.