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S.
Department of Agriculture.
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Department of Agriculture.
These organizations do not recommend or endorse products, companies, or individuals.
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Ginseng, Goldenseal,
and Other Native Roots
HORTICULTURE TECHNICAL NOTE
By Katherine L.
Adam
NCAT Agriculture Specialist
October 2004
©NCAT 2004
Abstract: Native U.
S.
ginseng (and related species), goldenseal, and other medicinal roots are exported or
used domestically in products regulated by the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act.
Most
such crops are raised under contract by experienced growers.
Some roots are organically raised.
Since 2002
U.
S.
federal law has reser
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