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Ginseng postage stamps, Republic of Korea

  • 1966 – 1967

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Two South Korean postage stamps featuring an illustration of Ginseng. Ginseng is commonly used in folk medicine and herbal medicine to increase energy, enhance immune function, and reduce stress.

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  • 2.4 cm W x 2.7 cm H
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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  • Box 5

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“Ginseng Postage Stamps, Republic of Korea,” 1966–1967. Witco Stamp Collection, Box 5. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/kf4k4xs.

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