The 8 roots of Cheonjong wild ginseng, which have been carefully evaluated by the Korean Traditional Shimani Association, are evaluated as by far the best among the wild ginseng discovered this year. These wild ginsengs, weighing a total of 76g, are of great academic and ecological value in that they have been passed down from generation to generation in a natural state centered around the mother ginseng, the largest wild ginseng mother. Cheonjong wild ginseng is a being that has grown by overcoming the wild environment on its own without any artificial cultivation or transplantation process. In particular, given the nature of Cheonjong wild ginseng, which is based on an age of more than 50 years, the presence of 100-year-old mother ginseng is also an indicator of how long the Jangan Mountain ecosystem has been healthy and preserved.

This discovery once again proves the rarity of wild ginseng and has become a hot topic with an appraised value of 120 million won, but experts are paying attention to its shape, color, and vitality. Wild ginseng is a sensitive plant whose genetic characteristics and active ingredients vary greatly depending on the soil composition, altitude, and climatic conditions of its native place. The excellent appearance of the newly discovered individuals suggests that the subtle environmental factors in the deep valley of Jangan Mountain provided optimal conditions for the growth of wild ginseng. Rather than simply being the result of luck, the discovery of natural wild ginseng should be viewed as a product of nature's vitality accumulated silently over a long period of time.

Meanwhile, efforts are being made actively in our industry to break away from the view that wild ginseng is simply an object of windfall for ‘planting it’ and to use it as a systematic data and research asset. Bio companies such as Bogo Bio are continuing scientific research by conducting genetic fingerprint analysis based on samples of over 800 wild ginseng roots collected from around the world. In the past, authenticity was determined based on Simmani's experience and visual inspection, but now we have entered an era in which the ingredients and genetic value of wild ginseng can be precisely identified through DNA analysis technology. These technological advances go beyond the indiscriminate consumption of rare wild ginseng and serve as a foundation for standardizing the efficacy of wild ginseng and using it as a health functional food or raw material for therapeutic agents.

For researchers, a single wild ginseng root is like a vast biological database in itself. The ingredient data and genetic information accumulated during the growth process of wild ginseng are directly connected to key source technologies in the bio industry, such as aseptic culture technology and mass production of cultured wild ginseng roots. In particular, patented technology for determining the authenticity of wild ginseng plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability of research, making it possible to develop standardized products such as Wild Ginseng Bichaek. Ultimately, the 100-year-old wild ginseng discovered in Jangan Mountain and the 800 root samples stored in the research center are being reborn as valuable assets for improving human health at the intersection of natural wisdom and modern science.