The shape and use of each part of Changbai Mountain ginseng
2023-07-08 13:28
Flowers/fruits
The 3-year-old ginseng begins to flower, and the fruit is initially grass-green and gradually turns red as it matures. Often referred to as "ginseng girl," she can be picked to make seeds.
Leaf/palmar leaf
The leaves resemble dicots and are shaped like palms, also known as palmar leaves. The leaf has a long petiole and is divided into 5 pieces, and at the petiole, there are multiple leaflets like a leaf support.
Petioles
Generally, one petiole is added every year. Five-year-old ginseng usually has five petioles. But when the root grows vigorously, it will have an extra petiole.
root
It consists of taphor, branches, fine roots. It is widely used for medicinal and edible purposes.
Reed/ginseng head
Ginseng is perennial, and every year the leaves and stems die, leaving marks on the head of the reed. For fresh ginseng, the reed head is the best quality, especially Changbai Mountain ginseng, which is known as a treasure in ginseng.
Taproot/Sam
This is the most nutritious part of ginseng processed into a variety of forms for medicinal and edible use.
Roots
Generally, there are 2~5 branches. The number of roots varies depending on the soil quality, cultivation method, number of years, etc.
Fine roots
Cut this part alone, called ginseng, and used to make ginseng tea.
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