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Black Ginseng in 2025: New Safety Tech, Rg3/Rg5 Breakthroughs, and How to Shop Smart

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Black ginseng (흑삼, Heuk-sam)—the nine-times–steamed-and-dried form of Panax ginseng—is back in the headlines. In 2025, researchers reported safer manufacturing that eliminates benzo[a]pyrene, new mechanistic data on mood and brain health, and oncology-focused findings from ginsenoside–enriched preparations. Here’s your up-to-date guide to what changed this year and how to pick the right product. What’s “black” about […]

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Wild Korean Ginseng (Sansam) in 2025: Jirisan’s Big Find, Hamyang Festival Week, and What New Studies Say

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Wild Korean ginseng (산삼, “sansam”) returned to the headlines this September. In early September, a forager uncovered a family cluster of 38 “Cheonjong” wild ginseng roots in the Jirisan foothills of Hamyang County—including a mother plant heavy with red berries and multiple generations of offspring. Local associations estimated the trove’s value at ≈₩150 million (>$100,000)

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Korean Ginseng in 2025: The Latest Research on Blood Sugar, Long-COVID Fatigue, Vascular Health, and Stress—Plus How to Choose the Right Product

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Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng) is in the news again in 2025. A cluster of peer-reviewed studies this year—plus late-2024 findings that continued to trend in the press through 2025—points to promising benefits across prediabetes, post-COVID fatigue, vascular function, and stress/cognition. Below is a clear, evidence-first update and an actionable buyer’s guide for everyday shoppers. 2025

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Korean Red Ginseng in 2025: Fresh Clinical Evidence, Industry Moves, and a Smarter Buyer’s Guide

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Korean Red Ginseng (Panax ginseng) continues to make headlines in 2025. New randomized clinical trials and meta-analyses point to benefits for prediabetes, post-COVID fatigue, vascular function, and stress/cognition, while Korea’s leading brands ramp up global outreach. Below is a clear, evidence-first guide you can trust for shopping and daily use. What’s new in 2025 (at

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Korean Ginseng in the News (2025): What New Clinical Evidence Means for Blood Sugar, Long COVID, Vascular Health, and Stress

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Ginseng (Panax ginseng) is back in the spotlight in 2025. Several peer-reviewed studies and research roundups this year point to meaningful—though still evolving—evidence for glycemic control in prediabetes, fatigue relief after COVID-19, vascular function, and stress/cognition. Below, we break down what changed in 2025, what remains uncertain, and how shoppers can choose the right product

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Wild ginseng 2025 — Mount Jiri discovery of 38 san-sam roots appraised at ₩150M

Wild Ginseng (San-Sam) 2025: What’s New, Why It Matters, and How to Buy Authentic Roots

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OverviewWild ginseng—san-sam in Korean—remains the most coveted expression of ginseng thanks to its rarity, heritage, and perceived potency. In September 2025, South Korea saw a headline-making discovery at the foothills of Mount Jiri (Hamyang County): 38 rare wild ginseng roots—some estimated at up to 50 years old—were unearthed and appraised at ₩150 million (≈USD 100,000+),

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“Red Ginseng 2025: Human Clinical Trials Reveal New Benefits for Blood Sugar, Immunity & Stress Relief”

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Body IntroductionRed ginseng (Panax ginseng) has been utilized for centuries in East Asia as a potent herbal remedy. In 2025, rigorous scientific research has brought new, high-quality evidence about its benefits, especially for metabolic health, immune support, and stress management. As interest in natural remedies grows, these clinical trials help us understand which formulas, doses,

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Ginseng News Now (September 2025): Festivals, Wild-Harvest Rules, and Buyer Signals

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Updated: September 20, 2025 (KST) Key Takeaways 1) What’s Happening Right Now in Korea Geumsan World Insam (Ginseng) Festival — Sept 19–28, 2025 The official tourism listing confirms dates, hours (10:00–22:00), venue (Geumsan World Insam Expo Square & Herbal Medicine Market), and operators. For brand content, spotlight farmer interviews, steaming/drying demos (red ginseng), and market

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Ginseng vs. Wild Ginseng: What’s the Difference?

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For centuries, ginseng has been celebrated as one of the world’s most powerful natural remedies. However, when it comes to true potency, wild ginseng (산삼) stands in a category of its own. While both cultivated ginseng and wild ginseng belong to the same botanical family (Panax ginseng), their differences in growth environment, chemical composition, and

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Korean Wild Ginseng: The True Source of Healing

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Historical Legacy of Wild Ginseng Historically, wild ginseng (산삼) has always been regarded as the original ginseng, with a reputation that far surpasses cultivated varieties. Until about 400 years ago, before the introduction of agricultural techniques to grow ginseng, all ginseng used in Korea was wild. This rare herb, discovered deep within untouched mountain ranges,

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