In East Asia, the existence and efficacies of Ginseng were known much earlier compared to the Western world. Scientists have discovered Ginseng prescriptions dating as far back as the 3rd century C.E. (The “Shanghan Lun” written in China). This shows how long Ginseng has been regarded as a treasure in East Asian cultures. “Korean Ginseng” also has a long history. Records show that people started trading Ginseng in 6th century C.E. The earliest record specifically mentioning Korean Ginseng can be traced back to 14th century C.E. The “Seungjeongwon Ilgi,” written in 1687, also discussed cultivation methods for Korean Ginseng, and stated that Ginseng was cultivated in as much as 34% of the entire arable land during the Joseon Dynasty. Simply put, Korean Ginseng has historically been known as a precious ingredient. Meanwhile, some have suggested King Yeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty owes his longevity to the efficacies of Ginseng. Sulwhasoo’s products are extraordinary, and at the foundation is Korean Ginseng.

Korean Ginseng is Korea's best-known high-end botanical ingredient, and a historically valuable resource. Records on the efficacies of Korean Ginseng have been found in multiple countries. However, the efficacies of Korean Ginseng go far beyond what has been found in history books. In fact, its excellence has been proven by modern science, including botany, biology, and chemistry. This is why Sulwhasoo remains committed in discovering new efficacies of Korean Ginseng with continued research.