Who consumes ginseng?
Asian Ginseng has been used by the people of eastern Asia for more than 5,000 years as a general tonic and is the single most important herb and a foundation for Chinese medicine. Since its discovery in 1716, American Ginseng has been gaining popularity in China. It is estimated that annual consumption of American ginseng, in various product forms, is in excess of 5 million pounds, of which over 90% is consumed in China and South East Asia.