「Shinnong Bonchogyeong」, written in around B.C. 100, states a variety of herbs of 365 kinds.
It classifies the herbs into High Quality, Middle Quality and Low Quality focusing on the effectiveness.
Ginsengs are classified into a herb medicine of High Quality with detailed explanation on produced areas, quality, as well as the application for medicine.
1
Recovering freshness and relieving from weaknessInvigorates when weakened or in a feeble situation
2
Producing blood and recovering pulsationReinforces blood production and helps the functioning of lungs and spleen
3
Stabilizing heart and mindMakes mind comfortable to stabilize
4
Producing essence and stop thirstAdds body essence and relieve thirst
5
Complementing lungs and arranging asthmaHelps asthma and cough due to weak lung function
6
Strengthening intestine and digestionStrengthens intestinal tract to help digestion
7
Detoxicating and enhancing immunityRemoves toxin and reinforce immunity