American ginseng is found throughout deciduous forests in eastern and central United States and in southeastern Canada. It is a slow-growing perennial that typically grows 8 to 15 inches tall. It grows predominantly in woodland, favoring slopes with rich soil and dense shade.

To answer your question, yes. There are undoubtedly certain numbers of American Ginseng plants growing in undisturbed broadleaf forests somewhere in connecticut. However, Ginseng is growing increasingly rare, and its scarce populations are few and far between.

Ginseng is native to hardwood forests of North America, from southern Canada (Ontario and Quebec), west to South Dakota and Oklahoma, and south to Georgia. It usually grows in well-shaded areas (especially north- or east-facing slopes) of moist hardwood forests.

2017 the price of Wild Ginseng was $500-$800 per pound. 2018 the price of Wild Ginseng was $550-$800 per pound. 2019 the price of Wild Ginseng was $550-$800 per pound. 2013 to present ginseng price information does not include premium ginseng root pricing.

Ginseng can also be grown successfully indoors using containers with drainage reservoirs placed out of direct sunlight. Seeds are to be sown in the fall at a depth of about 1 ½ inches, while roots should be planted under 3 inches of soil and do best when planted in early spring. Refrain from fertilizing plants.

Ginseng is found in cooler climates – Korean Peninsula, Northeast China, and Russian Far East, Canada and the United States, although some species grow in warm regions – South China ginseng being native to Southwest China and Vietnam. Panax vietnamensis (Vietnamese ginseng) is the southernmost Panax species known.

Ontario, Canada is the world’s largest producer of North American ginseng. Marathon County, Wisconsin, accounts for about 95% of production in the United States.

Rankings

• Nature’s Answer White Ginseng.
• Solgar Korean Ginseng.
• Puritan’s Pride American Ginseng.
• aSquared Nutrition Pure Red Korean Panax Ginseng.
• Buddha’s Herbs Ginseng.
• Nature’s Bounty Ginseng Complex.
• NOW Foods American Ginseng.
• Swanson Full Spectrum Korean Red Ginseng Root.

It can be eaten raw or you can lightly steam it to soften it. It can also be stewed in water to make a tea. To do this, just add hot water to freshly sliced ginseng and let it steep for several minutes. Ginseng can be added to various recipes like soups and stir-frys, too.

anax ginseng has been used medicinally for over 5000 years and is considered a fundamental tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine. As the world’s most powerful adaptogenic herb, ginseng has remarkable capacity to support the body in achieving natural homeostatic balance.

China has the most production, 44,749 tons, and it is estimated in the order of South Korea, 27,480 tons, ranking the 2nd, Canada 6,486 tons, the 3rd and the US 1,054 tons, etc. The total production by these four countries is 79,769 tons, which is approximately 99% of the world ginseng production (80,080 tons).

Both American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius, L.) and Asian ginseng (P. Ginseng) may boost energy, lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels, reduce stress, promote relaxation, treat diabetes, and manage sexual dysfunction in men.