Unlocking the Potential of Vietnamese Ginseng: A Workshop Emphasizes the Need for Improved Growing Techniques and Quality Inspection Standards

On June 27th, a workshop organized by the Vietnam – Korea Institute of Science and Technology (VKIST) emphasized the need for Vietnam to improve its ginseng growing techniques, conduct more scientific research, and establish quality inspection standards for Vietnamese ginseng. A Korean professor highlighted the limited scale of ginseng production in Vietnam compared to Korea and stressed the importance of developing farming methods to increase productivity.

Experts at the workshop also emphasized the necessity of researching the chemical composition, biological activity, and quality control of ginseng to provide scientific evidence for its benefits. Preserving the genetic diversity of Vietnamese ginseng and establishing standards for testing and certifying the quality of health care products from ginseng were also discussed.

Vietnamese scientists shared research on developing ginseng and ginseng products in Vietnam, with successful breeding and planting of ginseng in various regions contributing to economic development. A seven-step growing process has been standardized in the Lai Chau ginseng growing area to ensure quality and effectiveness.

The workshop aimed to develop quality standards for Vietnamese ginseng that meet international regulations, with a focus on technology transfer and production cooperation. The Ministry of Science and Technology has supported ginseng research and quality verification to position Vietnamese ginseng as a priority for research and development. Through collaboration with Korean experts, Vietnam hopes to improve its technology and production practices in the ginseng industry.