First, true and false ginseng The three most common fake ginseng on the market are Platycodon grandiflorum, Phytolacca acinosa and Okra. These three kinds are very similar to ginseng. Platycodon grandiflorum also belongs to traditional Chinese medicine. The root of Platycodon grandiflorum can be used as medicine to relieve cough and spread lung. Okra also has strong medicinal value, which can treat stomachache and relieve the symptoms of neurasthenia. If used externally, it can treat traumatic sprain, remove blood stasis and reduce swelling, but okra has no nourishing effect. Phytolacca acinosa is poisonous and can't be eaten as ginseng, which will affect your health.
Second, the types of ginseng The most common ginseng on the market now are American ginseng, Korean ginseng, red ginseng, ginseng under the forest and wild ginseng. The cultivation methods and processing methods of these five kinds of ginseng are quite different. Generally, wild ginseng on the market is the most expensive and the quality is uneven. If you want to buy high-quality wild ginseng, you must learn to choose. Generally, fake ginseng has no fragrance, while real ginseng has a special fragrance and tastes a little bitter.
Third, the identification method of wild ginseng has high nutritional value. When identifying wild ginseng, you can choose to look at its appearance, color and taste. Although the fake ginseng on the market looks very similar to wild ginseng, it will be very different in shape. It is best to know the relevant knowledge before buying ginseng, so as not to buy fake ginseng. Because the amount of pure wild ginseng in the market is very small, it also increases the difficulty of purchasing.