It is widely cultivated and grows abundantly in the Russian Far East and parts of Korea, China, and Japan.
Siberian ginseng is one of the most honored and ancient members of the medicinal herbs.
It has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for more than 4,000 years. The root is the primary part of the plant used medicinally. The Chinese believe that regular use of Siberian ginseng will increase longevity, and improve overall health, appetite, and memory. In addition, the Russians have researched and also recognize the values of Siberian ginseng. In 1855, two Russian scientists discovered the plant along a riverbank.