• Herbfields ginseng extract specification:

Ginseng (Panax ginseng) is a perennial herb belonging to the genus Panax of the Araliaceae family. It is native to Northeast Asia and is mainly distributed in Northeast China, the Korean Peninsula, and the Russian Far East. Its rhizomes are rich in saponins, polysaccharides, amino acids, and other bioactive ingredients, and are known as the "king of herbs".

• Planting and harvesting of ginseng

Ginseng likes to grow in a cool, moist, and fertile environment. Its planting generally requires a growth cycle of 4-6 years before the rhizomes rich in active ingredients can be harvested. During the harvesting process, it is necessary to dig carefully to avoid damaging the rhizomes and to clean and dry them in time for post-processing procedures.

Northeast China is the main planting area of ​​ginseng and has unique natural conditions. According to different planting environments and growth cycles, ginseng can be divided into three categories: wild ginseng, cultivated ginseng and artificially cultivated ginseng. Among them, wild ginseng contains more active ingredients due to its superior growth environment, but the yield is lower and the price is higher.

• Chemical components and effects of ginseng

Ginseng rhizomes contain more than 200 chemical components, mainly including saponins, polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, trace elements, etc. These active ingredients give ginseng unique health benefits:

(1) Enhance immunity: Ginseng saponins can regulate the immune system and improve the body's ability to resist diseases.

(2) Improve cardiovascular health: Ginseng polysaccharides help regulate blood lipids and prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

(3) Anti-fatigue effect: The various active ingredients in ginseng can relieve fatigue and enhance physical strength and energy.

(4) Anti-aging effect: Ginseng is rich in antioxidants, which help delay cell aging and maintain youthful vitality.

(5) Improve cognitive function: Ginseng saponins can improve brain function, memory, and concentration.

These rich health benefits have made ginseng widely respected in traditional Chinese medicine and folk medicine and gradually entered the field of modern medicine and health products.

In order to give full play to the medicinal value of ginseng, ginseng extract came into being. Through advanced extraction technology, we can separate and concentrate the essence rich in active ingredients from ginseng rhizomes, providing consumers with more convenient and safe health products.

• The production process of ginseng extract

The production process of ginseng extract mainly includes the following steps:

1. Raw material acquisition and pretreatment First, it is necessary to acquire high-quality ginseng raw materials from the planting base, including wild ginseng, cultivated ginseng and other varieties. After acquisition, the ginseng rhizomes need to be cleaned, sliced, dried and other pretreatments to remove impurities and improve the efficiency of subsequent extraction.
2. Extraction and concentration The pretreated ginseng raw materials will enter the extraction process. Commonly used extraction methods include water extraction, alcohol extraction, supercritical CO2 extraction, etc. Through different solvents and processes, various active ingredients in ginseng, such as saponins, polysaccharides, etc., can be extracted in a targeted manner. After the extract is concentrated and separated, a concentrated ginseng extract can be obtained.
3. Purification and preparation In order to further improve the purity and activity of the product, ginseng extract also needs to undergo a series of purification processes, such as column chromatography and membrane separation. Finally, the purified ginseng extract is made into various dosage forms, such as capsules, soft capsules, drops, etc., for easy use by consumers.

Throughout the production process, enterprises need to strictly control the quality of each link to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the product. Advanced extraction technology and standardized production processes are the key to ensuring the high quality of ginseng extract.

• Product specifications of ginseng extract

According to different extraction processes and application requirements, the ginseng extract products on the market mainly have the following specifications:

1. Total saponin extract This is the most common ginseng extract product. It is extracted by water or alcohol to concentrate the total saponin components in ginseng. The saponin content generally ranges from 3% to 80%.
2. Single saponin extract Targeting specific saponin components in ginseng, such as ginsenoside Rb1, Rg1, etc., a high-purity single saponin extract is obtained by a more sophisticated separation process.
3. Polysaccharide extract Polysaccharide-rich extracts are separated and extracted from ginseng using water extraction or enzymatic hydrolysis processes. The polysaccharide content is usually 10%-50%.
4. Whole plant extracts retain all active ingredients in ginseng using a composite extraction process, taking into account a variety of bioactive substances such as saponins and polysaccharides.

Ginseng extracts of different specifications vary in efficacy, characteristics, and application areas, and can meet the needs of various health products, medicines, cosmetics, and other fields. Enterprises need to choose appropriate extraction processes and product specifications based on market positioning and product positioning.

• Application of ginseng extracts

With its rich biological activity, ginseng extracts are widely favored in the fields of health products, medicines, cosmetics, etc., and have a wide range of application scenarios.

1. Health products Ginseng extract is one of the star raw materials in the health products market. Its effects of enhancing immunity, improving cardiovascular health, and resisting fatigue make it widely used in various health foods, tonics, health drinks and other products, and it is deeply favored by consumers.
2. Pharmaceutical field In the field of traditional Chinese medicine, ginseng has always been an important medicinal material. Ginseng extracts can be used to make various Chinese patent medicines, such as ginseng and antler tonics, ginseng and astragalus tonics, etc. At the same time, its anti-aging and cognitive improvement effects have also made it a focus of attention in modern drug research and development.
3. Cosmetic field Ginseng extract is rich in a variety of natural active ingredients and has good antioxidant, whitening, anti-aging and other effects. It is widely used in the cosmetic field. For example, skin care products, toiletries, hair care products, etc., can all add ginseng extract as a functional ingredient.
4. Food and beverage field In addition to health products, ginseng extract is also widely used in conventional food and beverage fields. For example, ginseng tea, ginseng juice, ginseng ice cream, etc., can provide consumers with natural and healthy choices.

As consumers' demand for natural health products continues to grow, ginseng extract will surely show greater market potential in various application fields.

• Ginseng Extract Market

The global ginseng extract market size continues to expand and is expected to reach nearly US$30 billion by 2025. Among them, the Asia-Pacific region is the largest consumer market, accounting for about 60% of the global market share.

From the perspective of product structure, the healthcare field occupies a dominant position in the ginseng extract market, accounting for about 70% of the share. The pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors are also growing rapidly, with a compound annual growth rate expected to exceed 10% in the next five years.

In the regional market, China is undoubtedly the world's largest consumer of ginseng extract. As the main producing area of ​​ginseng, China has abundant raw material resources, and the growing health awareness has led to strong domestic market demand. At the same time, East Asian countries such as South Korea and Japan are also important consumer markets.

In the future, with the increasing preference of consumers for natural health products and the emerging applications of ginseng extract in the fields of medicine and cosmetics, the market will continue to grow steadily. If companies can grasp the consumption trend and continuously optimize product formulas and production processes, they will surely occupy a place in this booming market.