Ginseng Cookie

"What ails you?"

Ginseng Cookie (Korean:인삼맛쿠키, insammaskuki) is an Epic Cookie released on August 12th, 2021, alongside his Pet, Rooty. He uses his Ginseng Staff to gather Ginseng Jellies for points.

His release followed Bellflower Cookie's debut in the second half of the Tales of The Wishing Lotus update.

Story
''Somewhere far away, in mountains famous for their fresh air and clean waters, where Cookies seldom journey, was a place where a mountain ginseng grew. This Cookie, surrounded by a strong smell of dirt and ginseng after sitting still for long periods of time without moving a single root. Ginseng Cookie now travels the world healing other Cookies, and is so skilled that Cookies travel from far and wide for a chance to receive his aid! While he shows nothing but a subtle smile in front of his patients, this Cookie's eyes grow wide and sparkly whenever he sees a healthily round and growing young ginseng. The plant on top of the Cookie's head is rumored to be a [sic] herb with potent restorative effects, something that many Cookies want to get their hands on.''

It still hasn't borne fruit.

New

 * What ails you?

General

 * Wait...! Is that a root...?!
 * Look at you run, you must be feeling better already!
 * You seem exhausted! I shall brew you some ginseng juice.
 * Ho ho...I go wherever I am needed!
 * Ho ho ho...It seems I forgot my age too.
 * Don't touch the flower on my head...!
 * Would you tell me about your symptoms?
 * Fulfilling meals and sufficient sleep are the best medicine!
 * Ho ho...As with all things, this too shall pass.
 * Let me check your pulse first.

Tired

 * Rest is an important part of recovery...

Daily Gift

 * Ho ho ho... Eating this will grant you good health.

Tap

 * You should thank your body instead of me.
 * You came here because of rumors about me? A splendid decision.
 * You can place your trust in me.
 * With time, you will realize the importance of a healthy life.
 * Ho ho...I might give this flower to a Cookie that really needs it.
 * When unwell, wanting to get better is important.
 * I will write your prescription in copper ink. (Like hint)
 * It is unhealthy to run with a heavy hammer in your hand. (Dislike hint)

Gift

 * I should treat you before you get this gift... (Neutral)
 * Ho ho ho... I'll follow the prescription well. (Given Bronze Ink)
 * You can put that back... (Given Bronze Hammer)
 * Ho ho... Many thanks for this precious gift. (Given Jar of Ginseng Honey)

Relationship Chart

 * Muscle Cookie: Ho ho ho...Nothing quite beats good health.
 * General Jujube Cookie: There are no such things as allies or foes when it comes to saving Cookies.
 * Herb Cookie: He said my flower grew by itself...!
 * Yoga Cookie: Exercises and meditation do wonders for your health, ho ho ho...
 * Sparkling Cookie: Ginseng juice is good and well, but ginseng works best as medicine!
 * Purple Yam Cookie: Ho ho ho...It must be tiring being that angry all the time.
 * Mala Sauce Cookie: Ho ho ho...So strong, even after eating such spicy food!
 * Bellflower Cookie: You will save countless Cookies in the time ahead of you.
 * Hydrangea Cookie: Being unburdened by concerns are good, but sometimes, concerns are necessary.
 * Lotus Dragon Cookie: What plans have you concocted...
 * Dr. Bones Cookie: Ho ho... No matter the type of treatment, it's good to get healthy.
 * Rebel Cookie: If you stay up late running, you need to take care of your health.
 * Lilybell Cookie Ho ho ho... Good things can be found in roots.
 * Pond Dino Cookie Ho ho ho... Eat well and sleep well to grow up healthy.

Appears On Relationship Charts

 * Tiger Lily Cookie: Flower...on head...? Same as...me...?
 * General Jujube Cookie: He was of great help when I went to battle.
 * Herb Cookie: I wonder how he grew that flower on his head...?
 * Sparkling Cookie: Sometimes people come looking for ginseng juice too.
 * Purple Yam Cookie: Why does he keep laughing like that?
 * Mala Sauce Cookie: He comes to our village and helps our Cookies too!
 * Sandwich Cookie: I wanna try making a healthy ginseng sandwich!
 * Melon Bun Cookie: Ginseng is as rare as Melon Stone?!
 * Bellflower Cookie: A mentor who has taught me so much!
 * Hydrangea Cookie: In the end, don't we wish for all Cookies to be happy in some way?
 * Lotus Dragon Cookie: Life may be long, but it is only a mere speck in time.
 * Dr. Bones Cookie: I have heard about your great skills when I was studying medicine!
 * Rebel Cookie: This Cookie tends to all my wounds after I fight the guards!

Changelog

 * August 12, 2021
 * Added to the game.


 * August 29, 2022
 * Increased the range of magnetic aura when striking the ground with the Ginseng Staff.
 * Increased points for Ginseng Jellies by 70,000.
 * Increased Combi Bonus with Rooty from +415,000 Ginseng Jelly Points to +570,000.
 * Added Combi Bonus with Tricolor Chewy Rice Cake.
 * Increased points for Ginseng Jellies after revival by 42,000.
 * Added a new Costume, Chief Pharmacist.

Trivia

 * Ginseng Cookie experienced numerous errors upon and before release that caused various sprites to not show up on menu screens. While this had no effect on actual gameplay, it was still large and noticeable display errors each time.
 * Ginseng Cookie confirms that Cookies have a pulse in one of his loading messages.