
Secret Ingredient: Ginseng
The term ginseng comes from the Chinese word meaning “man root,” because the root’s forked shape makes it appear humanlike.
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The term ginseng comes from the Chinese word meaning “man root,” because the root’s forked shape makes it appear humanlike.








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