Chinese province produces ginseng worth almost $20 bln in a year
20:19, 26 March 2025
In the Chinese province of Jilin in the north-east of the country, the total value of ginseng produced in 2024 reached 80 billion yuan (about US$11,9 billion), TV BRICS reports.
"At present, 10 industrial parks for ginseng cultivation have been established in Jilin province," the report says.
According to Northeast Asia Today, the region has also built 4 specialised markets to sell the produce.
Ginseng is a perennial herbaceous plant whose root is used in medicine for its medicinal properties. It is used to strengthen immunity, reduce stress, and improve general well-being.
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