The effects of fresh ginseng are to tonify the qi and consolidate the body, to produce body fluid, to calm the mind and to educate the mind. In clinical practice, fresh ginseng is more effective than dried ginseng in protecting cardiac muscle cells, regulating glucose metabolism, inhibiting tumor functions, as well as lowering blood lipids, lowering cholesterol, promoting protein and fat metabolism, and improving human immunity. Fresh ginseng contains very many active ingredients, for example, the total saponin of ginseng is much higher, which can come to delay aging and improve the skin with very ideal effect. In daily life, fresh ginseng can be used to stew chicken and make wine, which is more effective than dried ginseng. Especially for patients who are very weak and have been very sick for a long time, fresh ginseng can be used for tonic purposes, which is more effective in replenishing vital energy.