How to take red ginseng, and what the 12 g per stick means

The word 'stick' on the front of the pack means an individual pouch that is opened and consumed in one go. Both KOGIN Red and KOGIN Black have a food type of liquid tea.

Even when the name says ginseng stick, the amount to take can differ from product to product. When you take a different product, follow the intake instructions printed on that product's pack.

We put 12 g in each stick, and the pack states how many times a day it is taken. The '12 g' is the weight of that stick, and the other figure is the count for a day, so the two do not get confused when you read them together.

KOGIN does not specify a time such as morning, evening, before meals or after meals. We therefore cannot say that any particular time is preferable.

If you are taking medication or have a medical condition and are wondering about when to take it, it is worth asking a medical professional for guidance that fits your own situation.

Do not consume a stick that is leaking, swollen, or has come apart at the sealed seam. Do not put the pack in a microwave as it is, and open it carefully so that the edges do not cut your hands.

Drink a stick as soon as you have opened it, as the pack instructs.

The box does not instruct you to add a missed intake to the next one. Follow the labeled amount per serving at the next intake rather than making up your own catch-up rule.

If you need to adjust how much you take because of your schedule, take the box with you and ask a medical professional for guidance that fits your own situation.

It is better not to increase the amount beyond what the label shows. If you have taken more by mistake, or feel discomfort that is different from usual, stop taking it and watch how you feel.

If it is hard to judge, or the discomfort continues, it is good to speak with a medical professional. If you give the product name, the time you took it, and the amount you took, the consultation becomes far more accurate. Bringing the box with you helps as well.

Avoid the product if you are allergic to ginseng. If you have sensitivities or a medical condition, consult a medical professional before consuming the product.

Red and Black are the same at 12 g per stick. The food type and the pack size in one box are the same too: liquid tea, 10 sticks.

Even with the same 12 g stick, the ingredient makeup is clearly different. Red is made from two ingredients, red ginseng powder from Korea at saponin 40 mg/g or more, 15%, and purified water. Black has four: black ginseng powder from Korea at the same 40 mg/g or more grade, 12%, plus fructooligosaccharide, xanthan gum, and purified water.

The 40 mg/g or more figure is a standard set at the powder stage of the raw material, not a figure for one finished stick. For the raw ginseng as well, Red is 100% red ginseng root body and Black is 100% black ginseng root body, so both products blend the root and mix in no other parts such as leaves or stems.