Vietnamese ginseng – a world-renowned name, is the pride of the Vietnamese people. Famous for its amazing health benefits, Vietnamese ginseng is known as the “national treasure”,
1. Vietnamese ginseng?
Vietnamese ginseng (scientific name: Panax vietnamensis) belongs to the genus Panax, a rare medicinal herb found in the high mountains of Vietnam, especially in the Quang Nam, Kon Tum, and Lai Chau regions. There are currently two main types of Vietnamese ginseng: Ngọc Linh ginseng and Lai Châu ginseng.
- Panax vietnamensis var. vietnamensis: found at altitudes above 1,500 meters of Ngọc Linh Mountain, located in the two provinces of Quảng Nam and Kon Tum. It exhibits superior characteristics in both quantity and quality compared to other ginseng species in the world, offering many prospects for applied medicine in healthcare and beauty for people.
- Panax vietnamensis var. fuscidiscus: Found in the high mountainous regions of Lai Chau province, at altitudes above 1,500 meters. Lai Chau ginseng shares many similarities with Ngọc Linh ginseng in terms of active ingredients, shape, uses, and medicinal value. Lai Chau ginseng has certain advantages in terms of biomass, rapid growth rate, and together with Ngọc Linh ginseng, Lai Chau ginseng is also considered a “national treasure” of Vietnam.
2. Scientifically proven benefits
- Boosts immunity and overall health: Vietnamese ginseng strengthens the immune system, enhancing the body’s resistance to diseases.
- Enhances vitality and combats aging: With its high saponin content, Vietnamese ginseng increases vitality, improves sexual function in both men and women, and supports antioxidant activity to slow down the aging process.
- Supports treatment of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and diabetes: Vietnamese ginseng helps regulate blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol, and effectively supports the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and diabetes.
- Supports treatment of liver, kidney, and lung diseases: Vietnamese ginseng helps cleanse the liver, detoxify the body, and supports the treatment of liver, kidney, and lung diseases.
- Improves memory and concentration: Vietnamese ginseng enhances blood circulation to the brain, improving memory and concentration.
- Reduces stress and anxiety: Vietnamese ginseng has a calming effect, reducing stress and anxiety, and promoting a sense of well-being.
- Improves skin and hair: Rich in vitamins and minerals, Vietnamese ginseng nourishes the skin from within, promoting beautiful skin and hair.
According to research by the Vietnam Institute of Traditional Medicine, Vietnamese ginseng also has the following effects:
- Reduces the risk of cancer: Vietnamese ginseng has the ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells, helping to reduce the risk of developing cancer.
- Enhances sexual function in both men and women: Vietnamese ginseng helps increase the production of sex hormones, improves reproductive capacity, and supports the treatment of sexual dysfunction in both men and women.
- Supports the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease: Vietnamese ginseng helps improve memory, enhance concentration, and supports the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
- Has anti-inflammatory properties: Vietnamese ginseng has anti-inflammatory properties, supporting the treatment of arthritis,
3. Vietnam’s pride in the international ginseng field
Vietnamese ginseng stands out with its exceptional composition, containing over 100 beneficial compounds, including high levels of saponins. This surpasses the active substance content found in Korean, Canadian, and Japanese ginseng.
- Diversity of active compounds: Vietnamese ginseng contains over 100 valuable compounds, including saponins, ginsenosides, germanium, selenium, vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids, etc. Thanks to this diversity, Vietnamese ginseng offers more health benefits compared to other ginseng species, which focus on only a few specific compounds.
- High content of active compounds: Vietnamese ginseng possesses a much higher content of saponins and other beneficial compounds compared to Korean ginseng, Canadian ginseng, and Japanese ginseng. For example, the content of saponins Rg1 and Rg2 in Ngọc Linh ginseng is 2-3 times higher than that of Korean ginseng.
- Unique active compounds: Vietnamese ginseng contains some unique active compounds found only in this type of ginseng, such as vina-ginsenoside R1 and R2. These active compounds have potent biological activities,
Vietnamese ginseng is the pride of the Vietnamese people, a precious gift from nature to the Vietnamese people. Vietnamese ginseng not only brings many health benefits but also contributes to enhancing the cultural and tourism values of Vietnam.
4. Application of Vietnamese ginseng in life
Samdalat corporation is one of the leading prestigious enterprises in the field of planting, exploiting and processing Vietnamese ginseng.
With a long-term vision, Samdalat has built the Visante brand with products using high-quality Vietnamese ginseng extract to create safe and effective products for users when combining nature and science in product development. In addition, Visante is also committed to providing customers with reputable Vietnamese ginseng products, ensuring quality, at reasonable prices and suitable for daily use.
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