American ginseng is prized for its roots. It’s been used for hundreds of years by the Cherokee and in Appalachian folk medicine. Recently, demand for American ginseng has shot up with Chinese desire for it in herbal medicine. It can sell for up to $850/lb.
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A federal grand jury in Columbus indicted a West Virginia man on charges of receipt, acquisition or purchase of illegally transported protected plants and falsification of records, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
According to the indictment, Coffman received, acquired or purchased American ginseng roots that had been illegally transported from Ohio and falsified records relating to the purchase of Ohio ginseng, the Justice Department said in a statement.
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