100-year-old wild ginseng worth $74,500 found on Mount Jiri
A cluster of 11 wild ginseng roots worth well over 100 million won ($74,500) has been discovered on the slopes of Mount Jiri, a find that would make any ginseng hunter cry out in joy. According to the Korean Traditional Simmani Association, whose name refers to ginseng hunters, a herbalist in his 50s recently unearthed the roots at an elevation of about 800 meters near Odojae Pass in Hamyang…
On Mount Jiri, a 100-year-old cluster of wild ginseng roots was unearthed, valued at an astounding $74,500. This remarkable discovery was made by a 50-year-old herbalist near Odojae Pass in Hamyang County, South Gyeongsang Province. The Korean Traditional Simmani Association, dedicated to ginseng hunters, confirmed the find on Monday.
The roots belonged to a lineage of five generations, with the oldest root estimated to be around 100 years old, while even the youngest was believed to be at least 20 years old. Weighing 76 grams in total, these 11 roots were appraised at 120 million won. The exceptional find was made under challenging conditions following a period of torrential rain and unusual heat lasting over three months.
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