[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.

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Cons:

Not sustainable
Expensive
Not worth the hype
Farming practices

Arachivitta Sambar is one of the most popular recipes on Nandita’s blog and today she shows us how to make arachavitta sambar at home for festive seasons. This recipe will help you master the steps & learn how to cook arachuvitta/pumpkin sambar at home.

NGREDIENTS
Tightly packed tamarind 1/8 cup (2 tbsp)
Boiling water 1/2 cup
Dry tur dal (tuvaram paruppu) 1/3 cup
Cubed and cooked pumpkin 1-2 cups
Salt 1 tsp

For masala
Cooking oil 1/4 tsp or a few drops
Dried red chillies 4
Chana dal (kadalai paruppu) 1 tbsp
Coriander seeds (dhania seeds) 1.5 tbsps
Fenugreek seeds (vendhayam) 1/4 tsp
LG asafoetida chunk 1/8tsp
Curry leaves 1 sprig
Desiccated coconut (optional) 1/4 cup

For tempering: Cooking oil 2 tsps
Mustard seeds 1/4-1/2 tsp
Curry leaves 1 sprig
Red chilli 1
Asafoetida powder pinch

Read more at: https://www.saffrontrail.com/the-ultimate-guide-and-recipe-for-the-perfect-tambrahm-sambar

If you don’t have time to make Arachuvitta Sambar, Nandita has a recipe of quick sambar. She gives quick tips and shortcuts to make sambar quickly at home.
Here’s the recipe: https://goo.gl/kNGpoq

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