Guest guest Posted September 21, 2000 Report Share Posted September 21, 2000 What is the composition of the steaming liquid in which ginseng roots are infact steamed that gives them their red color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 , ChckAbra@a... wrote: > What is the composition of the steaming liquid in which ginseng roots > are infact steamed that gives them their red color? It is my understanding that white ginseng turns red from the mere act of steaming in water which degrades certain enzymes. this degradation also preserves the material with a different profile of active constits, which accounts for the spcial properties of hong ren shen over bai ren shen. todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2000 Report Share Posted September 25, 2000 It is my understanding that white ginseng turns red from the mere act of steaming in water which degrades certain enzymes. thisdegradation >>> What is the property of Steamed American ginseng? Does it loose its cooling and moistening properties alon alon - Saturday, September 23, 2000 10:21 AM Re: Red Ginseng , ChckAbra@a... wrote:> What is the composition of the steaming liquid in which ginsengroots > are infact steamed that gives them their red color?It is my understanding that white ginseng turns red from the mere act of steaming in water which degrades certain enzymes. thisdegradation also preserves the material with a different profile of active constits, which accounts for the spcial properties of hong ren shen over bai ren shen.toddChinese Herbal Medicine, a voluntary organization of licensed healthcare practitioners, matriculated students and postgraduate academics specializing in Chinese Herbal Medicine, provides a variety of professional services, including board approved online continuing education. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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