"Dozens of Decades-Old Wild Ginseng Roots Found at Once... 'Lucky Find' While Hiking Jirisan"

Estimated Value of Approximately 20 Million KRW

Fifteen wild ginseng roots, estimated to be several decades old, were discovered in a cluster on Jirisan Mountain in Hamyang-gun, Gyeongnam, attracting attention.

According to herbal medicine expert Mr. Han and Yonhap News on the 15th, he found the wild ginseng while hiking on the slopes of Jirisan on the 13th.

The wild ginseng is estimated to be between around 10 years and 35 years old, with weights ranging from 3 to 26 grams.

Fifteen wild ginseng roots estimated to be several decades old were discovered in bulk in Jirisan, Hadong-gun, Gyeongnam, attracting attention. [Image source=Provided by reader]

At the time of discovery, the wild ginseng was gathered within an area of 33㎡, and it is presumed that 1st to 3rd generation wild ginseng roots had taken hold and grown together nearby.

The roots showed a deep yellow color with distinct rhizomes similar to pine tree rings, and some wild ginseng exhibited rhizome replacement (where previous shoots disappear and new shoots grow).

The total price of all 15 roots is estimated to be about 20 million won.

Mr. Han said, “It is rare for 1st to 3rd generation wild ginseng to be distributed in a narrow area in highland regions like Jirisan,” adding, “Wild ginseng that has grown for 35 years in the wild is by no means commonly seen.”

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