Ginseng (Latin scientific name: Panax ginseng C. A. Mey.) isPentacaceae, PanaxPerennialHerbaceous plants. Up to 60cm; The rhizome is short and the main root is spindle shaped. Palmately compound leaves 3-6 whorled stem tops, petioles 3-8cm long, glabrous; Leaflets 3-5, membranous, central leaflet elliptic or oblong-elliptic, 8-12cm long, lateral leaflets ovate or rhombic-ovate, 2-4cm long, apex long acuminate, base wide, cuneate, teeth with spiny tips, sparsely prickly hairs on the top, glabrous on the bottom, lateral veins 5-6 pairs; petiolules 0.5-2.5cm long; umbel solitary top, with 30-50 flowers, peduncle 15-30cm long; Pedicel 0.8-1.5cm long; Flowers yellowish green; Calyx with 5 denticles, glabrous; Petals 5; fruit oblate, bright red, 6-7mm in diameter; seeds kidney-shaped, milky white. 

It is distributed in China, Russia and North Korea; in China, it is distributed in the eastern part of Liaoning, the eastern half of Jilin and the eastern part of Heilongjiang. Generally born hundreds of meters above sea level under deciduous broad-leaved forest or coniferous broad-leaved mixed forest. Loose texture, good ventilation, good drainage, fertile nutrients of sandy loam; like Yin, cool and humid climate is beneficial to its growth; low temperature resistance, avoid strong direct light, like scattering weak light. 

The fleshy root of ginseng is a strong tonic, which is suitable for adjusting blood pressure, restoring heart function, neurasthenia and physical weakness. It also has the effects of expectorant, stomach, diuresis, and excitement. The stems, leaves, flowers, fruits and processing by-products of ginseng are all raw materials for light industry, which can be processed into commodities such as tobacco, wine, tea, crystal and paste containing ginseng ingredients. Ginseng cultivation is an important project of farmers' diversified management, which can provide a lot of taxes and profits to the country.