Ginseng, the Divine Root by David A. Taylor

He becomes immersed in a world full of wheelers, dealers, diggers, and stealers, all with a common goal: to hunt down the elusive 'Root of Life.' Weaving together his intriguing adventures with ginseng's rich history, Taylor uncovers a story of international crime, ancient tradition, botany, herbal medicine, and the vagaries of human nature. He becomes immersed in a world full of wheelers, dealers, diggers, and stealers, all with a common goal: to hunt down the elusive Root of Life. In Ginseng, the Divine Root, documentarian and author David Taylor tracks the path of this fascinating plant?from the forests east of the Mississippi to the bustling streets of Hong Kong and the remote corners of China. This intelligent, wide-ranging account of ginseng explores the eventful history and peculiar subculture of this elusive, curative root (Publishers Weekly). In Ginseng, the Divine Root, David Taylor tracks the path of this fascinating plant-from the forests east of the Mississippi to the bustling streets of Hong Kong and the remote corners of China. It is even being studied as a treatment for cancer, diabetes, and Parkinson's disease. 239-241) He concludes, In searching for ginseng’s secrets, we glimpse what we value as humans. Today ginseng is said to improve stamina, relieve stress, stimulate the immune system, enhance mental clarity, and restore well-being. Exactly how much ginseng actually went into Ginseng Up was hard to say. Prized for its legendary medicinal powers, ginseng launched the rise of China's last great dynasty inspired battles between France and England and sparked a boom in Minnesota comparable to the California Gold Rush. Taylor Ginseng the Divine Root The Curious History byTaylor Hardcover Januby Taylor (Author) 25 ratings Kindle 11.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 47.74 11 Used from 9.30 3 New from 23.75 Paperback 21.12 29 Used from 2.61 17 New from 14.94 5 Collectible from 7. The story behind ginseng is as remarkable as the root itsel.

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'This intelligent, wide-ranging account' of ginseng explores the eventful history and peculiar subculture of this elusive, curative root ( Publishers Weekly). Ginseng, the Divine Root: The Curious History of the Plant That Captivated the World by David A.

Ginseng, the Divine Root by David A. Taylor