Ginseng
About Ginseng
Wild American ginseng roots can sell for $500-1,000 per pound, making it the most valuable legal forest product in Appalachia. Asian ginseng has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for 5,000+ years. It is an adaptogen - helping the body resist stress of all kinds. Clinical studies show it may improve cognitive function and reduce fatigue. It takes 5-7 years to mature. Overharvesting has made wild ginseng endangered. It is legally protected in 19 US states. The root shape resembles a human body (ginseng means person-root in Chinese). Wisconsin produces 95% of US cultivated ginseng. Korean red ginseng is steamed and dried, changing its chemical profile.
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