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This immersive event offers a deep dive into the art and science of growing wild-simulated American ginseng. Framed through the philosophical lens of 道術 daoshu, this presentation will provide attendees with both practical guidance and philosophical insights.
Participants will explore the complete cycle of ginseng cultivation, starting with the reasons and methods for choosing specific cultivation sites. The discussion will detail various site preparation and planting techniques and the logistical considerations of organizing a successful ginseng farm, including maintenance practices like forest floor management, population surveys, and security measures essential for protecting the crop.
Additionally, the workshop will discuss the nuances of ginseng processing and preparation, providing a bridge between cultivation and clinical use.
The event will also address broader philosophical and ecological themes, such as the relationship between human identity and nature, the practice of wuwei (non-action as action), spiritual ecology, and environmental considerations that intersect with the sustainable cultivation of medicinal plants. Through these discussions, participants will gain a richer understanding of how traditional Chinese philosophical tenets can inform and enhance modern agricultural practices.
Led by Justin Penoyer, a clinician and historian of early Chinese medicine, this event promises to blend historical wisdom with contemporary practices in a narrative that spans clinical, operational, and spiritual dimensions of ginseng cultivation. Participate in a detailed exploration of how cultivating ginseng extends beyond simple agriculture—it can be a transformative practice for both personal growth and environmental well-being.
Justin Penoyer is a clinician specializing in Chinese medicine and a historian of Early China. His clinical methodology merges patient-centered, evidence-based practices with the ancient philosophical tenets of daoshu and the Huangdi Neijing Lingshu. Beyond his clinical duties, he devotes his time to scholarly research, particularly at the intersection of systems biology, ecological medicine, and early Chinese history. Originally from a small family farm in the Driftless Region of the American Midwest, he now manages Three Hawk Ridge, a farmette focused on cultivating American wild-simulated ginseng.
