2006-09-20 14:07:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
This depends upon the current market value and the size and quality of the roots. Large top quality roots can go for several hundred dollars, but most are in the "several gram" range and only bring $5 to $10 on the open market.
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Also check to see if you need to get a license before you collect or all of your efforts may be for nothing.
2006-09-20 14:17:36 · answer #1 · answered by Richard 7 · 69⤊ 0⤋
Ginseng has deep roots connected with traditional uses in medicines of Asia. For over four thousand years, ginseng has been used as a medicine in China and in other eastern cultures. It has achieved almost mythical status as a cure-all. Some of its uses according to Chinese medicine include curing sexual impotence, nervousness, vomiting, and indigestion. Other traditional uses consist of gastric disturbances and rheumatism. In North America and Europe, ginseng is used to relieve stress, increase energy, and improve mental perception. Modern uses for ginseng also include improving physical performance and boosting the immune system.
2006-09-22 01:16:47 · answer #2 · answered by Babloo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-09 00:20:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's only worth what someone is willing to pay, here in the US old roots can go for 1000 dollars a pound
2006-09-22 11:23:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hear that it can bring $200-300 a pound of dried roots
2006-09-21 14:34:05 · answer #5 · answered by Justin G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋