[Latin Name] Panax ginseng CA Mey.

[Plant Source] Dried Root

[Specifications] Ginsenosides 10%–80%（UV）

[Appearance] Fine Light Milk Yellow Powder

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤ 5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤20PPM

[Extract solvents] Ethanol

[Microbe]  Total Aerobic Plate Count: ≤1000CFU/G

Yeast & Mold: ≤100 CFU/G

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life]24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[What is Ginseng]

In terms of modern scientific research, ginseng is known to be an adaptogen. Adaptogens are substances that assist the body to restore itself to health and work without side effects even if the recommended dose is widely exceeded.

Ginseng due to its adaptogens effects is widely used to lower cholesterol, increase energy and endurance, reduce fatique and effects of stress and prevent infections.

Ginseng is one of the most effective antiaging supplements. It can alleviate some major effects of aging, such as degeneration of the blood system, and increase mental and physical capacity.

Other important benefits of ginseng is its support in cancer treatment and its effects on sports performance.

[Application]

1. Applied in food additives, it owns the effect of antifatigue, anti-aging and nourishing brain;

2. Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is used to treat coronary heart disease, angina cordis, bradycardia and high heart rate arrhythmia, etc.;

3. Applied in cosmetics field, it owns the effect of whitening, dispelling spot, anti-wrinkle, activating skin cells, making skin more tender and firm.

Mrs.Vahchef is very fond of cooking and her Recipes are very unique and fit for busy women specially working women

A crisp and delightful pumpkin pakora, that will help you explore the spicy side of pumpkins. Pumpkin and pumpkin seeds are rich in magnesium which is an important mineral for various bodily functions.

INGREDIENTS:

Pumpkin 1 nos
Green chillies(chopped) ½ tsp
Carom seeds ½ tsp
Ginger garlic paste ½ tsp
Red chilly powder ½ tsp
Salt To taste
Chickpea flour 1 cup
Rice flour 1 tbs
Oil To fry
Chat masala 2 pinch

METHOD:

1. Peel pumpkin and grate it slightly coarse.

2. Take a bowl add 1 cup grated pumpkin, green chillies, carom seeds, ginger garlic paste, red chilly powder, salt and mix nicely.

3. Add chickpea flour, rice flour, 1 tsp oil and mix nicely without water.

4. Drop in pakoda in hot oil with hand.

5. Transfer into plate and sprinkle chat masala.

6. Now pumpkin pakoda is ready to serve.

On this episode of Dani’s Delicious Dish, Dani talks about breast cancer and shows you how pumpkin seeds can help prevent it!

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
INGREDIENTS:
1 Pumpkin Seeded
1 Tbsp olive oil
1-3 Tsp, seasonings of your choice

Sweet
Cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar
Pumpkin pie spice and honey
Cardamom and brown sugar
Savory (any combination!)
Garlic powder, Old Bay, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, oregano, Parmesan, curry
Chili powder, Garam masala

DIRECTIONS
1) Turn on the oven to 325 degree
2) Clean the outside of the pumpkin
3) Cut open the pumpkin with a sharp serrated knife at an angle
4) Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and pulp and placeseeds and strings in one bowl and the large chunks of flesh in another bowl – you can discard or use in other recipes
5) Place the seeds in a colander and run cool water over the seeds to clean them OR Cover the seeds with water and swish the bowl around to remove the excess pumpkin pieces (the seeds will float and the flesh will sink to the bottom but you may have to help separate some the strings from the seeds)
6) Place seeds on a cloth towel to pat off excess water (some seeds may stick to the towel so do not use paper towel or you will have paper stuck to your seeds)
7) Toss the seeds with olive oil and your favorite seasoning
8) Spread the seeds in a single layer on a baking sheet
9) Roast in over for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crunchy

Store in an air tight container for a week or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.