Suggested Use Ginseng Tea: Add 1/4 teaspoon of broken ginseng root to 3 cups of water in enamel vessel. Cover and boil slowly for three hours. Cooking: Add several slices of ginseng root to stews and soups. Chewing: Break ginseng root pieces and chew. Use one or two per day depending on size. Ginseng tonic: Break ginseng root into small pieces and add to bottle of wine or other liquor. Let steep two weeks, shaking well occasionally