The difference between Bei Zhi Ginseng and Red Ginseng lies in the main place of origin, shape and color.
1. Main place of origin: Bei Zhi Ginseng, scientific name is Goryeo Ginseng, Korean Ginseng, mainly produced in North and South Korea, the root of ginseng in the family of Ginseng; while Red Ginseng is an artificial cultivar of ginseng, mainly cultivated in the northeast region of China.
2. Shape and color: the medicinal root of Bei Zhi Ginseng is usually straight and long in cylindrical shape, with few side branches and roots; while the red ginseng is similar to ginseng in shape except for its reddish color, with side branches and roots.
Both Bei Zhi Ginseng and Red Ginseng have the effect of tonifying the vital energy, replenishing the spleen and benefiting the lungs, and are mainly used for treating deficiency of spleen qi, sinking of the middle qi (deficiency of the spleen and stomach qi, which results in the falling of the internal organs), asthma and coughing of the lungs, shortness of breath, thirst, thirst, insomnia and forgetfulness, palpitation and palpitation with anxiety (violent heartbeat, panic and restlessness), deficiency of the blood withered and yellowish color, and impotence with coldness of the uterus, etc. They should not be used together with other medicinal ginsengs.
Bei Zhi Ginseng and Red Ginseng should not be used in conjunction with Veratrum and Wu Ling Zhi.
If you need to take the above medicines, you should use them under the guidance of a professional physician.