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Classification of ginseng according to different processing methods
| Category | Common processing methods |
|---|---|
| White ginseng | Made of fresh ginseng by boiling in boiling water for a moment and drying |
| Red ginseng | Made of fresh ginseng by steaming at high temperature and drying |
| Sugar ginseng | Made of fresh ginseng by needle‐piercing, soaking in sugar water and drying |
| Radix ginseng cruda | Made of fresh ginseng by natural drying or artificial drying |
