In the northeast, ginseng is known as the "king of herbs", commonly known as what?

In the northeast, ginseng is known as the "king of herbs", and ginseng is one of the specialties in the northeast. It is called ginseng, because its root is fat, spindle-shaped and usually bifurcated. It is similar to human head, hands, feet and limbs. Ancient ginseng was also called Polygonatum sibiricum, Xiancao and Shencao. Ginseng is known as the "king of medicinal materials" and is one of the famous "three treasures" in Northeast China (ginseng, mink and velvet antler). It is a precious medicinal material that enjoys a good reputation at home and abroad and is suitable for all ages.

Ginseng has a long history in the field of medicine in China. As early as the Warring States Period, Bian Que, a good doctor, knew the medicinal properties and curative effects of some ginseng. Qin and Han Dynasties "Shennong Herbal Classic" listed it as a top-grade medicinal material. Ginseng can be divided into mountain ginseng and garden ginseng. Wild ginseng is called "wild ginseng". It grows in the virgin forest mixed with broad-leaved forest and coniferous forest in northeast China, and is a national first-class protected plant.

Classification of Ginseng: There are four major ginseng families in the world: Jilin Ginseng in China, Korean Ginseng, Japanese Oriental Ginseng and American Panax quinquefolium. There are three kinds of ginseng in China: wild ginseng, which is produced in deep mountains and forests. Jilin Province in China has the best yield and quality, so it is also called "Jilin Ginseng"; The other is artificially cultivated with wild ginseng seeds, called "garden ginseng"; The other is similar to garden ginseng, that is, transplanting young ginseng in the garden or transplanting young ginseng in the mountain to grow in the wild, which is called "moving mountain ginseng"

According to historical records, the history of mining wild ginseng in Fusong County is more than 1400 years, and the history of planting ginseng is more than 450 years. At the same time, the story of ginseng has been passed down from mouth to mouth. From folklore to singing and dancing, painting, calligraphy, photography and books, ginseng culture is presented to the world in various forms. At present, 30 Yu Ben books such as Fusong Ginseng Tale and Ginseng Girl have been published. Since 1990s, the Standing Committee of Fusong County People's Congress has decided to designate September 1-5 as "China Fusong Ginseng Culture Festival". Fusong Ginseng Culture Festival ".