5-Year Wisconsin American Ginseng Whole Root
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5-Year Wisconsin American Ginseng Whole Root
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Whole-root details
Origin, order size, preparation, and storage.Five years in Wisconsin soil. Our dried 5-year American ginseng whole roots are our most premium selection, grown and dried by the Heil family on our farm in Edgar, Wisconsin and carefully sorted for presentation. They are our first recommendation for a ginseng gift.
What you receive
Choose 8 oz, 1 lb, 5 lb, or 10 lb. The weight selected at checkout is the weight that ships.
What the age means
5-year describes cultivation time. Root shape, size, color, crown, and branching vary naturally, and appearance can overlap between ages.
How to use it
Dried whole roots are very hard, so slice with care. Steam the root for 10 to 15 minutes until it softens, then slice it thin with a sharp knife while it is still warm. Add thin slices to hot water, soup, broth, or congee and adjust the amount and time to taste. All three dried-root ages can be prepared for tea.
How the roots are dried
After harvest we clean and dry the roots on our own farm, then sort them by age. Every bag has a harvest-lot code that matches our records.
Compare root ages
Read the root age guide or compare every dried whole ginseng root option. See today's price per pound by age and bag size, or bulk 5 lb and 10 lb orders.
Storage
Keep the roots sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.
Safety: Ask a qualified healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition.
Grown by the Heil family
All the ginseng in this product is grown by us in Wisconsin. We never blend it with ginseng grown in Canada or Asia. Our harvest-lot records connect customer orders to the crop.
I have purchased lots of ginseng in various forms since I was in my early teens after reading about the health benefits and energy that it provides for the body. I am married to a Chinese woman who understands the benefits and value that ginseng provides the body. Ginseng has been used for thousands of years in Chinese medicine. It’s touted as a plant that can help with many different functions in the body. I’m intimately familiar with the plant and how it grows because I attempted to cultivate it on my property in upstate New York and spent a lot of money on both ginseng seeds and roots of various ages that ended in failure. I have never in my lifetime seen such large and beautiful ginseng roots as what I received today from Heil harvest. And I paid for 16 OZs and received over 18.5 OZs. I couldn’t wait to wash off a root and taste the flavor and texture of the fresh root. It didn’t have the usual bitter taste of the dehydrated roots that I’m accustomed to buying that I have to rehydrate in order to chew the root. I find that chewing the root is the best way to get the full benefit of the plant through the receptors in the mouth and under the tongue where it can get into the bloodstream quickly and efficiently. I’m truly impressed with the quality and quantity of roots that I got from the amount of money I spent. I’m going to make a big pot of chicken soup today with a ginseng root. I highly recommend this product and the people who are selling it! I’ll be purchasing more ginseng roots in the future for sure!
The American ginseng has a rich, natural aroma and a very authentic taste. It’s quite firm and hard to cut when dry, but I actually think that’s a good sign of its quality. Overall, I’m very happy with it—the flavor is excellent and the quality feels great. Highly recommend!
I purchased the 5-Year bag and am very pleased with the quality. The roots are well-formed and nicely packaged, with a natural ginseng aroma and a mild, slightly bitter taste when brewed. Overall, it seems fresh and high quality, and it’s convenient to use for making tea
It exceeds my expectation. The product is very clean and high quality
The product is of excellent quality and has a high ginseng content. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
it arrived on time i tried it for first time, i feel better already.
Heil's products have indeed been of excellent quality for five years.
5 year ginseng. it seemed to be good quaality, however is absolutely impossible to cut, even after soaking for 3 hours. 2 stars because your company has never once responded to my enquiries on your web page platform. i have enquired some 4 different times.
I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect but the roots and the tea taste pleasantly earthy and truly pack an energy punch without the caffeine. The tea bags as super easy (though I would suggest a longer string for bigger mugs). Because the whole root is so dry and hard, I usually soak it and then cut it once soft, which happens more quickly than I’d guess (a few hours/half a day?). Now I’m excited to using it in new ways!
Bought 10 pounds of 5 year old ginseng and very satisfied with the quality and the customer service. I definitely will buy again and recommend Heil to my family and friends. Thank you Heil for the high quality ginseng!
On times delivered .The product is very clean and high quality ,recommended for every customer.
Great tasting, fresh ginsing. I haven't tried local growers before because I was unsure how authentic the product would be. I'm very pleased with this product which is high quality.
We bought 10 lb of the 5 year old ginseng root to give out as gifts from Heil, since this is the best deal among all the websites on the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin (I literally checked store by store at that time). The roots were beyond our expectations. They are big, thick, and very wrinkled (which I read means they were nicely dried). But what surprised me even more was their customer service. Due to two consecutive major storms here in Hawaii, shipping was significantly delayed, and I was concerned about not receiving them before our flight. They responded promptly to resolve the issues perfectly. Thank you very much, Colton and the team. And yes, I will shop here again.
This product is awesome! Just what my family needed for the holiday season
Compare whole-root options
Find the roots that suit you.The age tells you how long the roots grew. Each root has its own shape and markings.
Whole-root questions
How to choose, prepare and store your roots.Which age should I choose, 3-year, 4-year or 5-year?
The age is how many seasons the roots grew before harvest. The 5-year roots are our most premium selection and our first recommendation for a gift. The 3-year and 4-year roots also work well for tea and cooking, at a lower price per pound. Roots of different ages can look alike, so rely on the age stated by the grower. Compare the ages.
How is the root dried?
After harvest we clean and dry the roots on our own farm, then sort them by age. Every bag has a harvest-lot code that matches our records.
How do I slice a dried whole root?
Whole dried roots are very hard. Steam the root for 10 to 15 minutes until it softens, then slice it thin with a sharp knife on a stable cutting surface while it is still warm. Spread the slices out to dry before you store them sealed. If you would rather skip this step, buy ready-cut ginseng slices.
How should I store dried ginseng root?
Keep the roots sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.
What sizes are available, and will every root look the same?
Choose 8 oz, 1 lb, 5 lb or 10 lb. Larger orders come in individual 1 lb bags. Roots vary naturally in size, branching, color, and surface markings.