Abstract:Ginseng is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine.It is rich in active substances and has complex pharmacological effects，which are helpful for the prevention of human diseases.Since being approved as a new resource food in China in 2012，ginseng has been developed for many applications.The main components，extraction methods，health functions，and the application of ginseng in food were reviewed from the literature.The findings provide a reference and the basis for further development and utilization of ginseng products.