How much did American ginseng cost per gram in 2019, and what is the difference between it and Korean ginseng?
American ginseng, also known as flower flag ginseng, is a fairly common tonic food in our country. Because it has the effects of enhancing resistance, treating diabetes, and protecting against cardiovascular disease, it is widely used as medicine. Soroughly how much did American ginseng cost per gram in 2019? And what is the difference between it and Korean ginseng?
I. Introduction to American ginseng:
1. What varieties of American ginseng are there?
Smooth-body ginseng, ginseng powder, cut-end American ginseng, Babai guang, whole-root American ginseng, powdered American ginseng, grain heads, short-branch soaked ginseng, medium branches, long branches.
2. Where does American ginseng come from?
There are many places of origin for American ginseng, distributed both domestically and abroad. Abroad, it is found in Canada, Wisconsin in the United States, and other places, and northern Wisconsin in the United States is the place of origin. Domestically, it is produced in Changbai Mountain in Jilin, Huairou in Beijing, Wendeng in Shandong, and other places, among which Changbai Mountain in Jilin and the Shandong area produce the most.
II. Roughly how much did American ginseng cost per gram in 2019?
In 2019, the market price of American ginseng was a little expensive, generally around 1.2 to 3 yuan per gram, but the price varies depending on variety, place of origin, specification size, and selling time. For example, domestically produced American ginseng is about 1.2 to 2 yuan per gram, imported American ginseng is about 2.4 to 3 yuan per gram, small American ginseng slices are about 1.4 yuan per gram, medium American ginseng slices are about 1.6 to 1.8 yuan per gram, large American ginseng slices are about 2 yuan per gram, while wild American ginseng is currently scarce on the market and basically has no set price, so when purchasing, try to check at local markets and pharmacies. The latest market prices in various places recently are as follows:
| Product name | Specification | Selling price | Place of origin of the medicinal material | Inventory location |
| American ginseng | 1.0 slices | 320 yuan/kg | Fusong County, Baishan City, Jilin Province | Jinniu District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province |
| American ginseng | Low-residue American ginseng slices | 460 yuan/kg | Tonghua County, Tonghua City, Jilin Province | Jinniu District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province |
| American ginseng | Short branches 3 to 4 grams | 410 yuan/kg | Fusong County, Baishan City, Jilin Province | Songjiang Road, Fusong County, Baishan City, Jilin Province, China |
| American ginseng | Thin branches of imported American ginseng from Canada | 190 yuan/kg | Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin Province | Juhong Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu City |
| American ginseng | Whole roots and slices | 300 yuan/kg | Wendeng City, Weihai City, Shandong Province | Wendeng District, Weihai City, Shandong Province |
| American ginseng | 10 grams general goods medium branches | 580 yuan/kg | Fusong County, Baishan City, Jilin Province | Jinniu District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province |
| American ginseng | 0.8 slices | 240 yuan/kg | Jilin Province | 365 Xiyi Avenue, Qiaocheng District, Bozhou City, Anhui Province |
| American ginseng | Sliced 1.0 | 360 yuan/kg | Fusong County, Baishan City, Jilin Province | No. 525 Fuqiang Lane, Chengdong District, Xining City, Qinghai Province, China |
III. What is the difference between American ginseng and Korean ginseng?
American ginseng and Korean ginseng are both good tonics. The two look very similar, so many people mistakenly think they are the same thing, but they are not. Let us take a look below at the differences between the two:
Difference one, different places of origin: American ginseng is mostly produced in the United States, Canada, and Beijing in our country, but with continuous harvesting, resources are currently relatively scarce, and it is almost priceless; Korean ginseng is produced in Korea and South Korea, and what is produced in other regions is not very good.
Difference two, different effects: American ginseng has the effects of clearing heat, promoting fluid production, tonifying qi, and nourishing yin. Regular consumption can improve human immunity, protect the cardiovascular system, tonify the lungs and reduce fire, and nourish the stomach. Korean ginseng has the effects of improving intelligence, greatly tonifying original qi, and providing tonic strengthening. Regular consumption can prevent and fight cancer, control diabetes, regulate blood pressure, and resist fatigue.
Difference three, different groups of people who consume it: American ginseng is a cold-natured medicinal material, suitable for young people and elderly people to consume, but it should not be consumed in large amounts; Korean ginseng is a medicinal material that greatly tonifies original qi, suitable for elderly people to consume. If young people consume it, it will cause symptoms such as internal heat and dryness.
Overall, in 2019 the market price of American ginseng was a little expensive, and generally only about 1.2 to 3 yuan could buy one gram, so when purchasing, try to ask at local markets or pharmacies. In addition, although American ginseng and Korean ginseng are both tonics, the two differ to a certain extent in effects and places of origin, so when purchasing, look carefully. If you do not know how, you can ask the seller about the specific situation, and this way you will not buy the wrong one.