Book cover of Ginseng Roots: A Memoir (2025), written and illustrated by Craig Thompson (all images courtesy Pantheon Graphic Library, an imprint of Penguin Random House) That Midwestern soil is, ...

Deep in the heart of Yeoju-Si, South Korea, an ancient treasure is revolutionizing modern skincare. Ginseng, nicknamed the “man-root” for its uncanny human-like appearance, has emerged from centuries ...

What started as a Chinese medicine used to promote health and longevity, ginseng (Panax ginseng) is now popping up in more mainstream food items. The ginseng product market now includes tea blends, ...

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The legal season for harvesting wild ginseng in New York state is underway, running through Nov. 30 after a Sept. 1 start date. According to Jason Denham, who oversees ginseng harvesting for the ...