Panax Ginseng and Maca: Two Roots With a Long Reputation
Two famous roots from opposite sides of the world, and how they compare.
Panax ginseng: the patient root
It grows in cool, shaded forests in Korea and northeast China. Growers wait several years before harvest. Read the Panax ginseng profile.
Maca: the mountain root
It grows on cold Andean plateaus in Peru, often above 3,500 meters. The round roots are dried and ground. Read the maca root profile.
What they share
Both are roots with long reputations in men's wellness, and both are named on the HoneyPower product graphic.*
What sets them apart
- Ginseng is a forest plant, maca a high-altitude crop.
- Ginseng is dried or steamed, maca is mostly dried and powdered.
- Maca belongs to the radish family, ginseng does not.
Sources
- NCCIH: Asian ginseng
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary supplements, what you need to know
- NCCIH: Using dietary supplements wisely
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