Korean ginseng. Roots of the herbal medication, Korean ginseng found in a Chinese pharmacist. The yellow ginseng roots are seen here suspended in a glass jar. Roots of ginseng are dried and to make various brews in Chinese herbal medicine. Ginseng is thought to have healing powers and is used as a panacea. Ginseng roots are cultivated from two main species: Panax schinseng and Panax quinquefolium. Photographed in Korea.