Ginseng varieties

There are many varieties of ginseng products. Named according to the planting and growth methods: wild ginseng, Yishan ginseng, garden ginseng, etc.; named according to the origin: Jilin ginseng, Liaoning ginseng, Shizhu ginseng, etc.; named according to the processing method: red ginseng, sugar ginseng, raw sun-dried ginseng. Ginseng, preserved ginseng, freeze-dried ginseng, etc.; named according to physical specifications: ordinary red ginseng, edged red ginseng. According to the processed varieties, it can be divided into Huangfeng ginseng, Xinkaihe red ginseng, etc. (1) Wild ginseng. It generally grows in virgin forests at an altitude of 1,000 to 2,000 meters, mostly in Fusong County, Changbai County and Ji'an City in the Changbai Mountain Forest Region. It generally grows for more than 10 years, 20 to 30 years, decades or even hundreds of years. The main root is thick and short, with two main branch roots. The reed is slender, about 2 to 8 cm long, and has a slightly twisted shape like a wild goose's neck, commonly known as "goose neck reed". There are dense bowl-shaped scars on the reed, commonly known as "reed bowl" "Due to the age of the ginseng, the lower reed bowl gradually disappeared, and the reed became cylindrical, commonly known as "round reed". Some reeds have spindle-shaped adventitious roots that resemble jujube pits, commonly known as "jujube pit taro". The top of the main root is wide and round, commonly known as "broad shoulders". It is gray-yellow, with a tight outer skin and longitudinal wrinkles. The upper part has obvious and dense ring patterns, commonly known as "spiral patterns". The texture is solid, the fibrous roots are few and thin, and the length is 2 to 3 times that of the ginseng body. There are often many small raised warts on it, commonly known as "pearl bumps". The smell is slightly fragrant and the taste is sweet and slightly bitter. The quality of wild ginseng is that it has grown for a long time, has long reeds, dense bowls, round reeds, plump body, deep and dense butterfly-shaped grains, jujube core taro, and long leather strips with pearl bumps. (2) Move mountain ginseng. Young wild ginseng is transplanted into the field and then artificially cultivated to grow. Alternatively, young artificially planted garden ginseng is transplanted into the mountains and allowed to grow naturally. This is collectively called Yishan ginseng. (3) Garden ginseng. Ginseng grown through artificial cultivation. Artificially cultivated ginseng takes 6 to 8 years to harvest. It is excavated every year from September to October. (4) Jilin ginseng. Jilin Province is the main ginseng producing area in China. Fusong is known as the "Hometown of Ginseng". Jilin ginseng comes from the authentic medicinal material known as ginseng in traditional Chinese medicine. When doctors prescribe medicine, it is written as "Jilin ginseng" after the place of origin. The medicinal efficacy is also different due to different processing methods. Heat-treated varieties such as red ginseng have warm medicinal properties, while white ginseng, freeze-dried ginseng, and preserved ginseng have cooler medicinal properties. (5) Red ginseng. Wash the fresh ginseng, put it in a steamer and steam it until the roots turn yellow and the skin becomes translucent. After being taken out and dried or sun-dried, it becomes red ginseng. Dried red ginseng is ruddy in color, sometimes brownish-yellow, and has a strong smell. Commonly used products include red ginseng, side ginseng, etc. It is warm in nature and suitable for those with weak Qi and Yang deficiency. (6) Raw and sun-dried ginseng. Wash the fresh ginseng, dry it in the sun for a day, and then dry it. Commonly used products include raw sun-dried ginseng, white dried ginseng, whole-bearded raw sun-dried ginseng, etc. Raw sun-dried ginseng has a mild nature and can not only replenish qi but also nourish body fluids. It is suitable for those with Qi deficiency and insufficient Yin and Tianjin. (7) Sugar ginseng. Wash the fresh ginseng clean, blanch it in boiling water, use a special needle to poke countless small holes along the ginseng body in equal or vertical directions, then soak it in concentrated sugar water and fill it with sugar. Finally, take it out, rinse away the floating sugar, and dry it in the sun Or dried, it becomes sugar ginseng. It has a peaceful nature and is suitable for those with insufficient Qi and Yin.

Huangfeng Ginseng

Artificial ginseng variety. It is made from the traditional short-bodied and multi-bearded common ginseng of "Damaya" and "Ermaya" from Fusong Road in Jilin Province. After more than 20 years of painstaking research by ginseng experts Du Erxun and Liu Yuzhen, they also studied at Jilin Agricultural University. It was developed in December 1987 with the vigorous collaboration of Professor Li Xianggao, Associate Professor Lu Pin of the Provincial Science and Technology Commission, and Senior Ginseng and Antler Technician Jia Guichen of Beijing Tongrentang. Comparison of medicinal ingredients with Korean ginseng of the same specifications: the content of saponins Ro, Rb, and Re in Huangfeng ginseng, the total saponins of volatile oil, the content of essential amino acids, maltic acid, ginseng polysaccharide, and the hot infusion of water, ethanol, and ether. All are higher than Korean ginseng; the appearance is brownish red, the cuticle is translucent, the ginseng oil is heavy and moisturizing, the ginseng flavor is rich, the branches are neat and even, the pulp has a strong feel, low water content, high density, no disease scars, broken belly, Stuffing, hollowness, flash, yellow skin, red rust and adhesion.

Since its launch in the domestic and foreign markets in 1988, it has been very popular among the world. Royal ginseng can be found all over the world, especially among Taiwan compatriots, it is the pearl of mainland specialties and is highly respected. Huangfeng Ginseng’s annual sales have exceeded 100 million yuan. In December 1987, he won the first prize for Science and Technology Progress Award from the Ministry of Agriculture. In October 1988, it was awarded the Gold Medal at the Beijing International Invention Achievements Exhibition. In November 1990, he won the Eureka Gold Medal at the 39th International Exhibition of Inventions in Brussels, Belgium. In December 1990, it won the gold medal at the China Practical New Technology and Achievements Exhibition held in Manhae, Thailand.

Xinkaihe Red Ginseng

Artificial ginseng variety. It uses Ji'an ginseng as raw material. It is organized by Ji'an Xinkaihe Co., Ltd. and the Provincial Ginseng Development Board to conduct research on traditional Chinese medicine at Jilin Agricultural University, Jilin University (formerly Bethune Medical University), Jilin University, Northeast Normal University, and Jilin Province. It was developed in 1986 through joint research by 14 scientific research units including the hospital and the Provincial Institute for Drug Control. The main feature is that the ginseng has a longer age. Xinkaihe ginseng is not only the only ginseng in the world that has had its roots trimmed twice, it is also the only ginseng that has been transplanted twice. Xinkaihe ginseng has a longer age. All major indicators of Xinkaihe ginseng exceed those of Korean ginseng, and the total saponin content ranks first among all kinds of ginseng. Xinkaihe ginseng contains more than 17 kinds of amino acids and more than 29 kinds of trace elements necessary for the human body. Xinkaihe ginseng is made by combining unique modern processing technology with traditional formula. The scientific combination method and the unique fragrance of dozens of Chinese medicines make it different from any other ginseng. The moisture content has dropped below the safe moisture content, and the appearance and physical properties are excellent. The interior is vacuum packed and can be stored for a long time. In 1986, he won the Special Prize for Scientific Progress of Jilin Province; in 1988, he won the National Science and Technology Progress Award and the Gold Medal of the 16th Geneva International New Inventions and Technology Exposition. In 1990, it won the gold medal at the China Practical Technology Achievement Expo in Bangkok, Thailand; in 1992, it won the Outstanding Product Award at the Hong Kong International Health Products Exhibition. In 1999, it was the first in the domestic ginseng industry to pass ISO9002 international quality system certification. In 1999, the "Xinkaihe" trademark was recognized as a well-known trademark in China by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce and the Trademark Office.

Donglin Brand Ginseng

Artificial variety of ginseng. It is a new low-pesticide raw sun-dried ginseng product jointly developed by the No. 1 Ginseng Market in Fusong County in 1988 with the Jilin Provincial Pharmaceutical and Health Products Import and Export Company and a Japanese customer. The differences from other ordinary sun-dried ginseng are: in planting, pesticide residue indicators in the soil are strictly tested according to standards and must not exceed the standard; seeds that do not contain pesticide residues are selected; in field management, pesticides containing heavy metals are not used and fertilizers; during the ginseng processing process, fresh ginseng is strictly tested to ensure that it does not contain pesticide residues, does not add any additives, and that the water and steam are clean and sanitary; before the finished product is sold, it is tested again in batches to ensure that it Pesticide residues must not exceed 0.2PPH (international standard) before they can be sold externally. In 1998, it was named Jilin Famous Brand by the Jilin Provincial People's Government. In 1999, it was rated as a famous brand product at the China International Agricultural Expo.

American Ginseng

Araliaceae, a perennial herb of the genus Panax. Native to the Americas, it is also known as American ginseng, American ginseng and American ginseng. It has, cool in nature, bitter in taste, sweet and thick, and thin Qi. It nourishes the lungs and reduces fire, produces body fluids, and relieves irritability and fatigue. It is suitable for those who are deficient and have fire. It has been used as medicine in China for more than 300 years and has always needed to be imported. In 1975, China introduced a large number of American ginseng seeds for trial planting, and Jilin Province was one of the first trial planting bases. The planting was successful in 1980 and scientific research results were obtained. Mainly distributed in Ji'an, Tonghua, Changbai, Jingyu, Fusong, Huinan, Dunhua, Antu and other counties (cities) in the Changbai Mountain area. The existing area is 4 million square meters and the output is 300 tons, accounting for 70% of the country's total and 15% of the world's. The American ginseng produced in Jilin Province has high yield, good quality and advanced processing technology, which is comparable to American ginseng produced in the United States and Canada. After more than 20 years of research and development, scientific researchers in Jilin Province have successfully cultivated American ginseng in large-scale farmland and mountainous forestlands.

A complete set of cultivation technologies has been formed, including seed treatment, planting management, pest and disease control, breeding of improved seeds, and product processing. In order to realize the transformation of American ginseng from extensive to intensive management, Jilin American Ginseng Group Co., Ltd. and the Specialty Products Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences have established a suitable model for soilless cultivation of American ginseng, and promoted the factory production technology of high-quality American ginseng seedlings and the pollution-free direct seeding technology of American ginseng. and green American ginseng product development technology. It has also established standardized production demonstration bases in Ji'an City and Jingyu County, and formulated the "American Ginseng Planting Technical Operating Procedures" (SOP) to put American ginseng production on a standardized track.

Pollution-free ginseng

Produced according to international standards. Since 1989, Chinese ginseng was first restricted by Japan due to excessive pesticide residue content, and subsequently attracted the attention of ginseng importing countries around the world. Reducing the content of pesticide residues, developing pollution-free ginseng, improving the quality of Jilin ginseng products, reshaping the domestic and international market status, and enhancing the social and economic benefits of the ginseng industry have become the common sense of people from all walks of life in the province, and have been recognized by various sectors. Government departments at all levels attach great importance to it and have adopted a series of work measures. In 1989, the Provincial Bureau of Standards and Metrology promulgated and implemented the "Jilin Provincial Ginseng Production and Operation Technical Regulations"; in 1998, it was revised and the Provincial Technical Supervision Bureau promulgated and implemented the "High-quality and High-yield Ginseng Cultivation Technical Regulations"; in 2001, it was approved by the State Bureau of Technical Supervision. "Technical Standards for Cultivation of High-Quality and High-Yield Ginseng" is a national standard. Through the promotion and application of technical standards for ginseng production, the use of harmful pesticides and chemical fertilizers is strictly restricted. Standardized production of ginseng has been widely implemented in Jilin Province. The content of pesticide residues in ginseng has been effectively controlled, and the proportion of ginseng production with low pesticide residues has been greatly increased. In terms of research on degrading the pesticide residue content in ginseng, the Institute of Specialty Products of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences has successfully studied soil detoxification agents and ginseng pesticide residue degradation technology. In accordance with the provincial government's mission to revitalize Jilin's ginseng project and develop the modern traditional Chinese medicine industry, a provincial-level pollution-free ginseng production demonstration base was established at a ginseng farm in Fusong County in 2001. Implement standardized management in accordance with GAP requirements, and formulate SOPs for ginseng production to achieve ginseng products in line with international standards. A Quality Inspection Center for Ginseng and Antler Products of the Ministry of Agriculture has been established at Jilin Agricultural University, and a Quality Inspection Center for Agricultural Products of the Ministry of Agriculture has been established at the Special Products Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, both of which are national accreditation units for ginseng product quality. As forests are cut down to plant ginseng and the amount of land used for the ginseng industry decreases, Jilin Province vigorously develops the production of wild ginseng under the forest. It adopts wild sowing of seeds, wild planting of ginseng seedlings, artificial mountain closure and care, and uses natural conditions to develop green ginseng products.

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