1, Notoginseng with cut mouth refers to Notoginseng with reed head (i.e., Notoginseng with hat), and Notoginseng without reed head is called Slick Seven. Cut-mouth seven is usually cheaper than slick seven of the same quality, and the medicinal value of reed head is not as high as that of main root (Sanqi).

2. "Cutting Notoginseng" is a term in the industry of Notoginseng, which refers to the interface between the main root and stem of Notoginseng, and mainly plays the role of transporting nutrients and supporting the aboveground parts (stems and leaves). Generally speaking, it is the joint between the Panax notoginseng growing in the soil and the Panax notoginseng growing outside the soil, and it is also called "reed head".