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Once the ginseng root is harvested in the fall, there are several options for preparing it. The root is most often cleaned, left in the sun to dry, and then steamed or baked. As for consumption of ginseng, most people prefer to chew the dried root to take advantage of its antioxidant properties. Ginseng is often referred to as a tonic because of its wide range of beneficial effects. The herb can be consumed in liquid form by boiling it with water and bottling the ginseng-infused concoction. When using ginseng in this fashion, only 5 to 10 grams should be taken at a time. The dried root can also be ground into a fine powder and mixed with a drink of any kind. Powdered ginseng should be taken in 1 to 2 gram doses. When chewing the root, it can be sliced up and masticated in 200 milligram doses up to three times a day.