Ginseng & Changing Times

If you've been following my blog for any length of time, you must have noticed that I like to look at herbs from a historical perspective … how they were used medicinally, what folklore may be attached to an herb, local customs (and superstitions) and sometimes I even find a tidbit that gives an indication of magical use. Because of this interest I tend to read some rather obscure – and sometimes bizarre – books.

I just finished one such little gem that I downloaded from The...