Sam Inspects New Spring Growth from Transplanting
Sam inspects new spring growth from transplanting.
Sam inspects new spring growth from transplanting.
Ginseng has quite the reputation. Did you know that Rasputin used ginseng to treat the hemophilia of the last Czar of Russia’s son? Or that ginseng’s scientific name Panax means all-healing in Greek? Now researchers are looking at ginseng to treat COPD and boost cancer-treatment drugs. Wisconsin farmers who cultivate the plant are hopeful that…
Ginseng for consumption for sale
Blue Cohosh growing within a ginseng patch.
Large four-prong Ginseng plant with green berries.
This month National Geographic has a feature on ginseng emphasizing violence and crime. While theft is an important challenge, the plant faces many other challenges as well. I have written a “top twenty” list explaining 20 of my favorite ginseng factoids. Please read my story on medium here.