1. Different morphological characteristics
1. Jilin ginseng: long whiskers, old and tough, sparse and long, with small millet-like bumps on them, which is called " Pearl Point”.
2. American ginseng: The main root is round or spindle-shaped, with a light yellow or yellow-white surface, shiny color, fine skin texture, full and strong texture, clean cross-section, and a clear chrysanthemum texture. The tablet has a sweet and bitter taste, penetrates the throat, and is completely hairless.
Second, different origins
1. Jilin ginseng: Artificially grown ginseng is mainly distributed in 14 main areas in the Changbai Mountains of Jilin Province: Baishan, Tonghua, Yanbian and Jilin. In the producing counties (cities), the average yield is 3.1 kg/square meter, and the highest yield is 6 kg/square meter.
2. American ginseng: its origin is in the forest area of ??northern Wisconsin in the United States, and is distributed in China and southern Canada.
Third, different values
1. Jilin ginseng: nourishes the five internal organs, calms the spirit, calms the soul, eliminates evil spirits, relieves panic and palpitations, improves eyesight, makes people happy and improves the will.
2. American ginseng: The saponins in American ginseng can effectively strengthen the central nervous system, achieve tranquility, eliminate fatigue, and enhance memory.
Baidu Encyclopedia-American Ginseng
Baidu Encyclopedia-Jilin Changbai Mountain Ginseng