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Ginseng

Panax ginseng

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Root

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Oil = Anti-aging, Photoprotection. Skin and hair protection. Antimicrobial, Antiseptic. Extract = Firming. Antioxidant. Anti-aging. Anti-wrinkles. Anti-aging for mature skin. Anti-hair loss.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

China, Indochina, Korea, Vietnam and Japan

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Traditional medicine as a tonifying and invigorating.

Curiosities

Curiosities

The word ginseng derives from the Chinese "rensheng" =man-shaped roots.