Edgar, Wisconsin · Family farm since 1953
Heil Ginseng is a family ginseng farm in Edgar, Wisconsin that grows, dries and sells its own Wisconsin American ginseng, from fresh and dried whole roots to slices, powder, tea and capsules, for families who cook with ginseng, gift buyers and herbal shops.
Shop our ginsengAll of it is American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) from our own Wisconsin gardens. Pick a root age, a seasonal fresh root or a ready-to-use format.
Our oldest and most premium dried whole roots, five growing seasons in the shade gardens and sorted for presentation. Families slice them for tea and soup, and they are our first recommendation for a ginseng gift. Sold in 8 oz or any whole number of pounds.
Shop 5-year rootsDried whole roots from our three- and four-year crops, sold by net weight in 8 oz or any whole number of pounds. The 3-year is our youngest whole root and the 4-year sits in the middle. Both are sliced for everyday tea, soup, broth and congee.
Compare whole rootsSound roots with cosmetic marks, such as a surface scar or wrinkle, sorted apart from our premium selection. The mix can include three-, four- and five-year roots and ships in plain, unbranded bulk packaging by total net weight. A practical choice for everyday tea and cooking.
Shop Blemish MixUndried, firm and crisp roots, available only during the harvest season in 8 oz or whole-pound quantities. Families slice them into soups, broths and tea while the season lasts. Every fresh order ships with 1-day delivery and cold packs, included.
Shop fresh rootsThin pieces of dried root, ready to steep or simmer without cutting a whole root at home. Sold in 8 oz and 16 oz pouches.
Shop slicesFinely ground dried whole root, not an extract. Stir it into tea, smoothies, oatmeal, soup or broth. Sold in 8 oz and 16 oz pouches.
Shop powderIndividually wrapped tea bags filled only with chopped American ginseng root, with no tea leaves, caffeine, flavoring or sweetener. A box holds 30; the value pack holds four boxes.
Shop tea bagsA 60-count bottle for people who would rather not brew; the label states 500 mg per capsule. Filled with our Wisconsin-grown American ginseng.
Shop capsulesOne 8 oz bag of 5-year whole root, one 8 oz bag of slices and one 30-count box of tea bags in a single order. An easy way to try ginseng in both tea and soup; each item comes in its regular packaging.
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Every whole root, slice, tea bag and capsule we sell comes from ginseng our family grew in Wisconsin. We never blend in roots grown in Canada or Asia.
Measured by pounds harvested, Heil is the largest ginseng grower in Wisconsin, the state that grows most of the cultivated American ginseng in the United States.
We harvest 3-, 4- and 5-year roots and sell each age on its own, so you choose how long your roots grew. Roots with cosmetic marks are sorted separately into our Blemish Mix.
Every bag carries a harvest-lot code, and our records connect each order to its harvest lot. If you have a question about an order, those records let us look into it.
As a member of the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin, we are authorized to carry the Board’s seal on our bags, and Heil is listed in the Board’s directory of Wisconsin ginseng suppliers.
From September to mid-January we ship fresh roots with 1-day delivery in an insulated box with cold packs, included with every fresh order.
The Heil family has been farming in Wisconsin since 1953. Gerry Heil had a dairy farm and started the ginseng farm with his son, Joe.
Today Heil is a family farm and Wisconsin’s largest ginseng grower by harvested pounds. We also work with Michigan State University researchers on plant health and cultivation practices.
Started the ginseng farm
Gerry had a dairy farm and started the ginseng farm with his son, Joe.
Started the ginseng farm with Gerry
Joe still walks the gardens every day, checking the shade cloth, the soil and the plants himself. He served 14 years as president of the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin.
Orders are processed within 2–3 business days (Monday–Friday, excluding holidays); orders placed after 2:00 PM Central are processed the next business day. U.S. orders ship by USPS from our farm in Edgar, Wisconsin, usually 2–3 business days by Priority Mail, and UPS Next Day Air is offered at checkout where available. Shipping policy
Free U.S. shipping on one-time orders of $50 or more; $5.99 below that. We also ship to Hong Kong and selected countries; import duties are paid by the customer.
Fresh roots ship with 1-day delivery in an insulated box with cold packs, included with every fresh order. Refrigerate them as soon as they arrive.
If you are not satisfied, ask for a refund within 30 days of delivery. Email us your order number; the refund policy has the details.
Email support@heilginseng.com or call (715) 352-7200, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM Central. You can also add us on WeChat by scanning this code:
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Herbal shops, TCM practitioners and restaurants can buy wholesale. Email support@heilginseng.com or call us, and we will send the details.
The number is how many growing seasons the root spent in our shade gardens before harvest. Five-year roots are our most premium selection and our first recommendation for a gift, 3-year roots are our youngest and most affordable whole root, and 4-year roots sit in between. Shape, size and color vary naturally and can overlap between ages.
Fresh roots are undried, firm and crisp, need refrigeration and are only available from September to mid-January. Dried roots are shelf stable in a cool, dry place and are available all year as whole roots, slices, powder, tea bags and capsules.
Refrigerate them as soon as they arrive and don’t wash them until you are ready to use them. Wrapped loosely in a paper towel in a closed bag in the crisper drawer (34–39°F), they keep 2 to 3 weeks. If the towel gets wet, replace it. To keep them longer, freeze whole roots in a sealed freezer bag for up to about 6 months, or slice and dry them.
No. Every root we sell is grown by our family in Wisconsin, and we never blend in ginseng grown in Canada or Asia. Every bag carries a harvest-lot code that links it to our records.
For tea, steep several slices, or thin slices cut from a whole root, in hot water for about 10–15 minutes, or steep one tea bag for 5–7 minutes. For soup, add slices to broth, stew or congee and simmer them with the dish. Start with a small amount and adjust to taste.
Yes. We supply herbal and ginseng shops, TCM practitioners and restaurants. Email support@heilginseng.com or call (715) 352-7200 and we will send the details.
Our farm is at 1313 S 3rd Ave, Edgar, Wisconsin, in Marathon County, and every heilginseng.com order ships from there. The farm store is open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM Central. Tours are by appointment.
Our family’s name is on every bag.
Questions before you order? Email support@heilginseng.com and a person at the farm will answer.
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