Ginseng (Panax)
What is Ginseng?
The anchor ingredient of Korea's premium anti-ageing segment, used as white, red or black ginseng and often as a ferment. Saponin (ginsenoside) content is the quality marker to ask about, since extract strength varies enormously.
At a glance
- Category
- Ingredients
- Also known as
- Panax · 인삼·홍삼
- Korean term
- 인삼·홍삼
- Last reviewed
- July 23, 2026
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