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- DISCLAIMER
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- Everything written on this disk is for informational purposes. What
- the individual who reads this information does with that information,
- is solely that individual's responsibility. The author cannot take
- responsibility for the application of this information by other
- individuals in any way whatsoever.
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- To get the full version you must register this disk so as to receive
- the complete version of GINSENG $ FROM YOUR BACKYARD. To register
- return to the Main Menu and choose the chapter, HOW TO REGISTER/FORM.
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- Copyright (c) 1992 by Kathy Long
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- This disk is the Shareware version and may be copied and distributed
- freely, but may not be changed in any way, except by direct consent
- by the author.
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- To start, LongLastings would like it to be known that it does not
- sell Ginseng plants or seeds, and is not a promoter of any company.
- LongLastings does sell Ginseng in powdered form only. To obtain
- powdered Ginseng from LongLastings return the Main Menu and choose,
- chapter.8, DETERRENT CATALOG, a handy capsule maker and capsules are
- made available also.
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- Ginseng has been used for thousands of years, by the Chinese, and
- other cultures to prolong life, restore virility, energy to the mind
- and limbs, and to treat arthritis and rheumatism, and to dissolve
- tumors. It relieves fatigue, and increases vitality, is considered
- a mild stomachic tonic for digestive affections that arise from
- mental and nervous exhaustion. In this day and age of stress, who
- can afford to be without a readily available health restorer such as
- this?
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- This make Ginseng one of the most sought after herbs ever!
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- WHAT IS GINSENG?
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- American Ginseng is a fleshy rooted herb native to cool and shaded
- Hardwood forests (Lime may be added to coniferous forest areas to
- make a good growing medium for Ginseng). Ginseng is valued by the
- Chinese and Koreans who believe the dried roots contains valuable
- medical properties.
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- Ginseng grows about 1 foot tall. Leaves of mature plants usually
- consist of 5 ovate leaflets. It blooms in midsummer, the flowers
- are greenish yellow. Seed is borne in clusters and when ripe are
- bright red, and usually ripen about August 15-30. Roots are
- spindle shaped and vary in size of 2-6 inches long and up to 1 inch
- thick, the size depends on the age of the plant.
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- When planted from seed in the woods, it takes 3-5 years to get good
- marketable-sized roots, and when grown under artificial shade 2-5
- years. Roots grown in the woods in its natural state are lighter in
- weight, but always bring twice to three times as much per pound than
- do the cultivated or artificial shade-grown roots. Planting Ginseng
- is not a get rich quick deal, but a good investment for future
- income.
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- Try a good sized patch and see what relief and pleasure it will
- bring you in the few short years it takes to grow a money patch!
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