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Korean Insam, a brand admired by the world 

Why is Korean Insam the best in the world? 

What kinds of ingredients does Korean Insam 

contain? 

How does Korean Insam grow? 

Korean Insam in the view of modern medicine 

Diverse Ginseng products 

Let’s learn about Korean Insam 

What makes Korean Insam so special? 

Healthy cooking with Korean Insam 

Let’s experience Insam Culture! 

Ginseng INFO

Mysterious Korean Insam 

will enhance your health and happiness 

Korean Insam has been admired 

and loved by the world for its diverse efficacy 

as a remedy and was an object of mystery 

Korean Insam - keeping its secret for thousands of years 

Revealing its mysterious energy and efficacy

The best ginseng? It’s Korean Insam! 

Korean Insam, 

a brand admired by the world 

Korean Insam, the leader in Ginseng, has been cultivated for over 1000 years and is 

currently being favorably noticed in the world. The nature of Korean Insam is superior in its 

effect and quality than other ginseng due to the conditions in which it is grown and 

cultivated: an optimal growing locale and the experience of four distinctive seasons. Found 

between latitude 36° and 38°, with a growth period of 180 days (other ginseng have a 

growth period of 120-130days), and the climate conditions of four distinctive seasons make 

the inner tissue of Korean ginseng firm and delicate, and allows for cultivating ginseng with 

a more durable and unique scent. 

In addition, Korean Insam has about 30 types of saponin, more saponin than found in other 

ginseng, which increases Korean Insam’s effects on detoxification, hemolysis of erythrocyte, 

etc. Therefore, Korean Insam is acknowledged as “the best ginseng” in the world. 

Comparison of saponin in ginseng to other countries’ 

ginseng 

Korean Insam 

America 

Ginseng 

Chiness 


(Sanchi) 

Japaness 


(Bamboo) 

??? 

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Korean Ginseng 7

Why is 


the best in the world? 

Korean Insam is totally different from inception 

Korean Insam is grown in an optimal geographical environment with climate conditions 

suitable for growing superior quality ginseng. These optimal growing conditions are the 

reason ginseng grown in Korea is acknowledged as the ‘best ginseng of all’ and ‘the 

representative product of Korea’. 

The mystery of Korean Insam has not yet been fully revealed, however, some of its effects 

have been proven by advanced medical studies. These benefits include detoxification, 

robustness, controlling blood pressure, treatment for anemia, helping diabetes, strengthening 

liver function, promotion of brain activity, enhancing immunity, strengthening the heart, 

anti-cancer functions, and antibacterial effects. 

Number of Ginsenoside by kinds of ginseng 

Ginsenosides Pharmacological Activities Remark 

Ginsenoside-Rh2 

Suppresses cancerous cell proliferation. 

Prompts re-differentiation of cancerous cells 

(change to normal cells). 

Induces active extinction of cancerous cells 

N/A in American ginseng 

or Chinese ginseng(Sanchi) 

Ginsenoside-Rg3 

Ginsenoside-Rf 

Ginsenoside-R0 

Suppresses transition of cancer cells 

Activates restraint tolerance to anti-cancer 

medicine. 

Protection function for brain cells 

Suppresses pain related to brain cells 

Anti-inflammatory, detoxification, restrains 

cohesive reaction of thrombocyte 





N/A in Chinese 

ginseng(Sanchi) 



Various medicinal properties in Korean Insam 

What kinds of ingredients does 


contain? 

Ginseng Saponin is the main medicinal property in ginseng, otherwise known as ginsenoside. 

This saponin is different from saponins in other plants in terms of chemical structure as well 

as efficacy. Saponins from Korean Insam so far include, by chemical structure, 19 types of 

Protopanaxadiol (PD), 10 types of Protopanaxatriol (PT), and 1 type of Oleanane, 30 in 

total, a number that is much more than American (13 types) or Sanchi (15 types) ginseng. 

In addtion, Korean Insam contains other different ginsenosides with additional medical 

benefits such as Ra, Rf, Rg3, and Rh2 which cannot be found in American ginseng, resulting 

in a superior medical efficacy compared to other kinds of ginseng. 

Saponin content in Korean Insam and usage by year 

Age Total Saponin Crude saponin Characteristics Remarks 

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4 

5 

6 

2.26 4.8 Create middle-sized root 

3.26 6.49 Grow mainly based on root 

3.33 6.51 Established the unique 

shape of ginseng 

4.65 7.98 Complete growth, reaching 

peak efficacy 

4.66 7.98 Complete growth, reaching 

peak efficacy 

For process fresh 

ginseng/white ginseng 

Mainly used and processed 

as Red Ginseng. 

Mainly used and processed 

as Red ginseng 



How does 


grow? 

The origin and development of Korean Insam 

It has been reported that Korean Insam started to be produced about 1000 years ago. 

However, according to historical literature, Korean Insam was first produced during the 

Chosun dynasty (AD 1567~1608). At first, it was cultivated by seeding or planting early 

ginseng seeds in the forest. It was then gradually moved to flat farmland, which is today’s 

method of cultivation with sun blockage as a necessary step. 

Currently, there are many nations cultivating ginseng, but Korea is the best place for 

producing ginseng with an optimal climate, and is now acknowledged as the suzerain 

country producing the best ginseng in the world. 

The process of producing Korean Insam 

To produce the purest and best quality ginseng, special care must be devoted to cultivation, 

from planting to harvesting. First, the field must be carefully selected in order to simulate the 

growing conditions of wild ginseng as closely as possible. After that, using broad-leaved trees 

found deep in the mountains, the proper soil is located and fertilized with compost for one or 

two years. This method enables the land to be suitable for the natural cultivation of ginseng. 

The next step is selecting the best seeds from a superior crop of ginseng and then 

transplanting the best seedlings. This is a prerequisite in producing premiere ginseng. Via this 

process, superior ginseng is produced and the result 4-6 years later is the best pure ginseng, 

formed in the shape of the human body. 


Shape of ginseng by year 

1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year 5th year 6th year 



in the view of modern medicine. 

Action on promotion of brain activity and nervous system 

- Improvement of memory and studying function 

• 南基 (Central research institution KT & G ) : J, Ethnopharmacology 

• Yoshimura, H.(Faculty of Health Science, Ehime University School of Medicine) 

Improvement of menopausal disorder and osteoporosis 

Improving nervousness, fatigue, depression, and digestive disorder. 

• Tode, T.(Department of Obsterics and Gynecology, National Defense Medical College, 

Japan) : Int`l J.of Gynecology & Obsterics 

Effect on promotion of recovery from fatigue and enhancing endurance 

- Improving mental and physical ability, recovering emotional and adaptability 

• Kubo, M.(Kinki University, Japan) : The Ginseng Review 21 : 17-20 

• Kaneko, H. ( 金子循環器內科病院長 , Japan) 

Effect on high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis 

- Indicating reduction of high blood pressure and increase of medicinal properties for blood 

pressure controls. 

• Kuwashima, K.(Department of Internal Medicine, Matsuyama Red Cross Hospital, Japan) : 

Proc. 5th Int`l Ginning Sump. 

• 山本昌弘 ( 日本日生病院 ) : The Ginseng Review 9 

Effect on improvement of sexual dysfunction 

- Enhancing erectility by extending blood vessel in Corpus Cavernosum.. 

• Seo, Jun-kyu(Medical Center of Inha University, Korea) : Thesis from Ginseng 

Symposium of Korea and Japan, 1999. 

• Yoshimura, H.(Faculty of Health Science, Ehime University School Of Medicine) : Meth. 

Fin. Exp. Clin. 20 

Anti-carcinogenic Effects and Cancer-preventive Effects 

- Restraining increase in cancer cells 

• Yun, Taek-gu(Korea Cancer center hospital) : The Lancet Oncology 2(1) 

• Kumar, A.(Radiation and Cancer Biology Lab., Univ. of Rajasthan, India): Proc. 6th Int`l 

Ginseng Symp. 

Anti-diabetic effects and clinical efficacy for diabetes 

- Accelerating secretion of insulin and reducing and controlling blood sugar level 

• Tetsutani, T.(Medical school of Kansai University, Japan) : The Ginseng Review 28 

• Sotaneiemi, E.A.(Dept, of International Medicine, University of Oula, Finland) : Diabetes Care 18(10) 

(Source : Central research institution of KT&G) 

The scientific understanding of body heat reaction 

from medicinal properties of Korean Insam 

Increasing body heat is a result of promoting the circulation of blood in the body, not 

simply an increase body temperature. 

KOREAN INSAM does not normally raise body temperature. Body heat from taking 

Korean Insam is due to the promotion of blood circular in the human body. Korean Insam 

affects antibacterial action and increases immunity functions. Saponin from Korean Insam 

increases and decreases body heat to maintain normal body temperature. 

- Dr. E. Bombardelli, Italy (Bombarddelli et al.) 

- Prof. Fujimoto, Medical College of Kyshu University, Japan (Fujimoto et al.) 

- Prof. Bhargaba, Illinois University, Chicago, USA(Bhargaba et al.) 

- Joint Research between Korea KungSan University and Yonyung Medical center, China. 

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Diverse 

Ginseng products 

Taekuk-sam 

Dried fresh ginseng after gelatinizing some of the body from the skin by immersing fresh ginseng 

into hot water. Medium form of red ginseng and white ginseng. Upright form. (Color: light sienna). 

When cut, the color of cut end is light yellowish brown similar to red ginseng. 

Soo-sam (Fresh ginseng) 

Undried ginseng, picked from the field. Contains 70~75% moisture. Raw material of all ginseng 

products. Usually harvested at 4~6 years. 

Hong-sam (Red ginseng) 

Steamed and dried fresh ginseng to preserve over a long period containing less than 14% 

moisture. With bronzing reaction during processing, has a dark brown color. It can be kept for 

an extended period by virtue of processing into hard form. 

Baek-sam (White ginseng) 

Taekuk-sam 

Processed Korean Ginseng Products 

Baek-sam (White ginseng) 

4 to 6 year old fresh ginseng, dried fresh via natural solar heat, hot wind or other method. 

Contains less than 14% moisture. Peeled or not peeled. Processed in original form. (color: light 

yellowish white) 

Korean Red Ginseng Korean White Ginseng Korean Fresh Ginseng 

Soo-sam (Fresh ginseng) 

Hong-sam (Red ginseng) 

Korean Ginseng Tea Korean Ginseng Extract Korean Ginseng 

Powder & Capsule 

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Let’s learn about 


Q. What makes Korean Insam the best ginseng? 

A. KOREAN INSAM is grown in an optimal geographical environment and in climatic 

conditions suitable for the growth of superior quality ginseng. The growing period (180 days) is 

longer than in other growing areas (120 to 130 days). This increased growing period improves 

internal ginseng structure by producing harder and denser internal tissues which guards innate 

flavor. Korean Insam has 34 kinds of saponin (Ginsenoside), which is much more than any other 

ginseng, such as American (14) or Sanchi (15). Korean Insam also contains unique compounds, 

including Rh2 (restraining cancerous cells proliferation), Rg3 (protecting brain cells), and Rf, (an 

ingredient only can found in Korean Insam). Finally, Korean Insam exhibits more 

pharmacological activity than any other type of ginseng. 

Q. What is saponin in ginseng? 

A. Saponin is a widely found glycoside in plants. However, the chemical structure of ginseng 

saponin is completely different from those found in other herbs. Thus, for the purpose of 

differentiating ginseng saponin from those of other vegetables, it is called “ginsenoside,” which 

refers to “ginseng glycoside”. 

This compound has a big effect on the decomposition of fat, helps absorption of nutriments and 

promotes digestion. It also activates enzymes in cells to accelerate metabolism. Moreover, it 

increases energy and exhibits efficacy in such diverse recovery functions such as vitality, fatigue, 

powerlessness, and loss of appetite. 

Q. It is said that taking ginseng can cause body heat. Can I have it during hot summer 

days? 

A. Of course you can. Ginseng can supply modulated energy in summer by promoting 

metabolism in human body. Body heat from taking Korean Insam is due to the promotion of 

blood circulation in the human body, rather than simply raising body temperature. Korean Insam 

can modulate body temperature to the normal range and is a healthy food that is also good in 

summer. 

Q. I heard that ginseng is mainly taken by seniors or the infirm, so is there a problem if 

children or young people consume it? 

A. There are no problems with children or young people consuming Korean Insam. For 

children, it is good for improving weakness, growth, and brain development. It also helps 

strengthen physical power after the completion of growth. However, children should not 

consume large amounts (less than 1/3 of the amount recommended for adults) and amounts 

should be given under the supervision of parents. For young people, it is beneficial to take Korean 

Insam regularly for the purpose of maintaining health and for illness prevention 

Q. Ginseng produced in Korea is normally marked as Korea Ginseng, What is the 

difference between Korea Ginseng and Korean Insam? 

A. The Korean Insam name has been designated to clearly distinguish Korean Ginseng from 

others produced in other countries. By using the Korean Insam the brand name along with a 

distinct Ginseng character, this ensures that customers who choose ginseng produced in Korea 

receive just that. When you buy Korean ginseng, please be sure to check for the Ginseng 

Character on the package. The Ginseng Character is attached only to ginseng products approved 

by a Korean government agency after passing rigorous specification and testing. 

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What makes 


so special? 

Produced in optimum growing conditions for the best 

efficacy. 

Blessed natural conditions for growing ginseng. 

Korea has four distinctive seasons and is located at latitude 36°~38°, which make for an 

optimized environment for growing saponin. 

Saponin that is different in quality 

Saponin from Korean Insam forms “H-901” during metabolism. This substance is excellent 

for restraining metastasis of cancerous cells, without any side effects. Apart from that, the 

ingredients in Korean Insam are evenly distributed: G-Rb1 23%, G-Rg1 19%, G-Re 15%, 

G-Rc 12%, G-Rb2 11%, while G-Rb1 and G-Re occupy around a disproportionate 75% of 

saponin content in American ginseng. 

Strong and safe medicinal properties 

Korean Insam has much more heat-stable protein than other ginseng, so it is expected to 

have stronger potency regardless of heated processes. Derivatives of the amino acids (Arg- 

Fru-Glc) responsible for enlarging blood vessels are also not found in American ginseng or 

Chiness ginseng(Sanchi). 

A miraculous medicine with all-round efficacy 

Korean Insam is used in the treatment for and health of the covered respiratory system, 

circulatory system, and digestive system. It is also used as a nutritious tonic or anti aging 

remedy. Korean Insam’s effects can be applied to almost every part of the human body while 

ginseng from other countries has a limited efficacy in the human body. 



Healthy cooking with 


You can enjoy healthy ginseng as part of a delicious meal. 

By using foodstuffs that can be found at the local grocery store, 

you can make easy and good tasting ginseng dishes. 

It will change your dining habits to be more healthy while remaining delicious. 



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Chicken soup with ginseng 

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Ginseng beef roll 

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100g ginseng, 1/2 chicken, 1 green 

onion, 1 Spanish onion, 8 cups water, 

1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon 

sesame oil, 1/3 teaspoon salt, 1/4 

teaspoon black pepper, 2 celery sticks 

Trim and wash ginseng with soft brush, then slice into round shapes and remove roots from the 

ginseng body. Set roots aside. 

Remove fat from chicken and put chicken in pot with roots of ginseng, green onion, Spanish onion, 

and water. Boil for 30 mins until soup is milky then take chicken out of soup and cool. 

Strain the stock with chinacap/strainer. 

Tear the cooled chicken into pieces following its texture. Lightly mix chicken with sesame oil, salt 

and pepper. 

Boil chicken stock in the pot, then add ginseng and seasoned chicken flesh from step 3. 

Simmer for a while then add celery (cut in 2 cm length) for flavor and add soy sauce for seasoning 

and pepper for taste. 

100g ginseng, 200g beef, Small portion 

salt, 3~4 sticks rosemary, 2 tablespoon 

olive oil 

Sauce 

4 TBS steak sauce, 1 TBS barbeque 

sauce, 3 TBS water, 1 TSP sugar, Small 

portion rosemary 

Garnish 

1/4 red onion, 1/4 yellow paprika, Small 

portion coriander 

Scrub ginseng with a toothbrush under running water and trim small roots. Then slice into thick 

pieces. Beat slightly to soften. 

Prepare beef (AA grade (marbling) or above), and slice into palm sized pieces. 

Beat to thinness. Add salt for taste. 

Put ginseng in the beef and roll. Add stalks of rosemary and olive oil for marinade. 

Boil sauce materials and put beef in the pot. Pour sauce on top of beef during simmering. 

Cut onion and paprika into ring shaped pieces and place on serving plate. 

Place ginseng beef roll on top and garnish with coriander. 



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Ginseng mushroom risotto 

1 

Tofu steak with 

ginseng and asparagus 

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70g ginseng, 5 mushrooms, 1.5 cup rice, 

1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 tablespoon salt, 

10g parsley 

Broth 

1/2 chicken, 1 onion, 5 garlic, 7 cups 

water 

Scrub remaining dirt off ginseng with a toothbrush under running water and slice into round 

shaped pieces. Slice mushrooms. 

Clean rice with water, soak in water for about 30mins to be moisturized and drain. 

Put drained rice in preheated pan with butter and fry. 

Boil chicken with onion and garlic and get 5 cups of broth from filtering with china-cap. 

Heat rice in broth with low heat until boil with continuously stirring. 

Add ginseng and mushroom to boiling pot and add salt for taste. 

At this time, save some slices of ginseng. Place risotto on serving plate and garnish with small 

pieces of parsley and saved slices of ginseng for more flavor. 

100g ginseng, 1 piece Tofu , 2 tablespoon 

cooking oil, 1/3 teaspoon salt, 10 stalks 

asparagus, 1/5 red pimento, 15g butter. 

Cream sauce 

15g butter, 2 teaspoon flour, 1/2 cup 

milk, 1/4 cup 35% cream, 1/3 teaspoon 

salt, 2 teaspoon white whole pepper 

Remove small roots of ginseng and slice into thick pieces length-wise. Beat to soften. 

Cut tofu to 1.5 cm thickness then cut again into square-shaped pieces approximately 3°ø8cm. 

Fry each side of tofu in preheated pan until cooked golden brown. 

Add small amount of salt for taste. 

Prepare asparagus with peel off slightly and sliced pimento. Fry slightly in pan with butter. 

Fry butter and flour in a pan and add milk, 35% cream, salt, and white whole pepper to make 

cream sauce. Put fried tofu, asparagus, and ginseng on serving plate. Pour cream sauce on 

top. 



Ginseng Museum 

Geumsan Ginseng Museum 

Exhibits ginseng related relics, instruments, and historical literature to help explore the ideas 

and knowledge developed about Korean Insam during 1000 years of its history. The 

museum also operates as a trade agency and has a public relations function. 

For more information, Tel: 82-41-754-9544 

Buyeo Ginseng Museum 

The largest facility to act as a ginseng museum. Operates permanent exhibitions with five 

themes focusing on Korean ginseng: history, cultivation, experience, manufacture, and 

industry. The museum provides visitors with an opportunity to check their body fat and to 

get a physical examination based on traditional “four type” physical constitution metrics. 


Ginseng Festival 

Let’s experience 

Insam Culture! 

Geumsan Ginseng festival 

By participating in this festival, you can experience and enjoy the global culture of health 

focused on ginseng. The festival also has various cultural experiences such as cooking, plays, 

music, etc, based on Korean culture relating to ginseng along with more modern elements. 


Poongi Ginseng festival 

Held every Autumn in Poongi, one of the main areas for the production of ginseng. 

Everyone can see and enjoy the real world of ginseng by participating in diverse events 

related to ginseng. Participants can actually harvest ginseng in the field. 




Ginseng INFO 

Companies Exporting Korean Insam 

Name of Company Tel No. Fax No. Homepage 

Cheil General Food Co.,Ltd 82-53-856-6147 82-53-953-6921 www.cgf.co.kr 

Hanin Red Ginseng Co.,Ltd 82-32-467-1828 82-32-467-1222 (E-mail)haninkim@hanmail.net 

Hanil Ginseng Industry Co.,Ltd 82-2-6300-2343 82-2-6300-2347 www.koreanginseng.net 

www.insam.or.kr 

You can obtain precise and up-to-date information on ginseng on the website operated by 

the Korea Agro-Fishery marketing corporation. It offers news relating to ginseng, on the 

usage and application of ginseng, domestic suppliers as well as international information 

from America, China, etc relating to ginseng’s medicinal properties, which will be helpful for 

those who are interested in ginseng. 

Il Hwa Co.,Ltd 82-31-550-0310 82-31-550-0118 www.Ilhaw.co.kr 

Il JU Industrial Co.,Ltd 82-2-763-9988 82-2-743-6159 (E-mail)iljusanup@daum.net 

Kanghwa Insam Cooperative Association 82-32-934-0541 82-32-934-0550 www.kanghwa.nong21.co.kr 

Kangwon Insam Cooperative Association 82-33-435-3433 82-33-435-3437 www.nonghyup.co.kr 

Korea Ginseng MFG. Co.,Ltd 82-2-2267-6769 82-2-2278-5975 www.okinsam.com 

Korea Ginseng Corporation 82-2-2189-6571 82-2-2189-6530 www.kgc.or.kr 

Ginseng Character 

Korea Ginseng Industrial Co.,Ltd 82-55-329-1919 82-55-323-5359 www.kgim.co.kr 

Korea Ginseng Industrial Co.,Ltd 82-31-726-0671 82-31-726-0673 (E-mail)insam21@hotmail.com 

Korea Ginseng Co., Ltd 82-2-332-0255 82-2-322-7016 (E-mail) michael_han@naver.com 

Korea Red Ginseng Cooperative Co.,Ltd 82-63-433-3437 82-63-433-3989 (E-mail)xianzhu102@yahoo.co.kr 

Korea One Ginseng Products Co., Ltd 82-31-497-6465 82-31-497-6469 www.oneinsam.co.kr 

Korean Ginseng Research Co., Ltd 82-2-6300-2400 82-2-6300-2402 www.ginsengresearch.com 

Kuan Industrial Co.,Ltd 82-2-3473-4051 82-2-3473-4053 (E-mail)kuanin@hanmir.com 

Kumsan GinsengProcessing Co.,Ltd 82-41-752-3535 82-41-753-2060 (E-mail)kds6352@hanmail.net 

Kunbo Co., Ltd 82-2-3487-3233 82-2-3487-3239 www.kunbo.com 

Kumsan Ginseng Processing Co., Ltd 82-41-752-3535 82-41-753-2060 (E-mail)insam2060@yahoo.co.kr 

Songhwa Food Co.,ltd 82-31-945-2630 82-31-945-7957 (E-mail)songhwa1122@yahoo.co.kr 

You & I Co.,Ltd 82-31-433-4332 82-31-433-5126 www.koryoinsam.com 

I am attached to “Korean Insam” only, the Korean Ginseng. Please check for me, 

the ginseng character, if you are looking for the best ginseng! 

Wooshin Industrial Co.,Ltd 82-41-754-0030 82-41-752-2059 (E-mail)insamhwang@hanmail.net

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