This folk knowledge system includes all the people's knowledge of identifying ginseng plants, choosing suitable soil for planting, breeding techniques, caring for, harvesting and using ginseng in medicine. Along with that are traditional customs and rituals associated with forests and ginseng plants, demonstrating the harmonious and close relationship between humans and nature. Mr. Vo Trung Manh - Chairman of Tu Mo Rong District People's Committee said that the recognition of folk knowledge about Ngoc Linh ginseng as a heritage is not only a great honor for local ethnic groups, but also opens up opportunities to preserve, promote cultural values and sustainably develop the precious ginseng raw material region of the country.
The whole province has about 2,922 hectares of Ngoc Linh ginseng
Currently, Kon Tum has about 2,922 hectares of Ngoc Linh ginseng growing area. Of which, people directly cultivated about 333.63 hectares (concentrated in Dak Glei 75.11 hectares and Tu Mo Rong 258.52 hectares), the remaining 2,589 hectares were invested by enterprises.
To control the quality and protect the Ngoc Linh ginseng brand, Kon Tum province is investing in a modern equipment system to serve the testing, DNA analysis and testing of medicinal ingredients. The total investment cost is more than 13 billion VND, using the State budget. In particular, the province plans to exempt testing in investigations and handling of fake ginseng...
Developing the economy and tourism from medicinal plants
From the value of Ngoc Linh ginseng, the Tu Mo Rong district government has coordinated with the people to develop the economy and eco-tourism. The district actively connects with major cities, builds resorts, homestays, grows Bulgarian roses, organizes international culinary competitions with ingredients from local medicinal herbs.
People not only earn income from selling ginseng and growing in association with businesses, but also benefit from the increasing number of tourists. Mr. A Xay (Ti Xanh commune) shared: "Many groups of visitors from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Binh Duong come to visit ginseng gardens and buy products by hand at reasonable prices, without having to buy online. Thanks to that, our people have more income from both agriculture and tourism".
With synchronous efforts in developing medicinal herbs, Kon Tum is gradually affirming its position as the "medical capital" of the country.
