BillV 8-16-2004 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 When my wife and I go to China this month she will be taking a pound of ginseng, as far as I know this will not be a problem. Has anyone any knowledge in regards to transporting to China, she will buy it whole and have it sliced up here. She tells me Chinese feel American ginseng is number one, she will be taking it to give family and friends Link to comment
rogerluli Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 When my wife and I go to China this month she will be taking a pound of ginseng, as far as I know this will not be a problem. Has anyone any knowledge in regards to transporting to China, she will buy it whole and have it sliced up here. She tells me Chinese feel American ginseng is number one, she will be taking it to give family and friends Yeah we've shipped it and brought it with us. Never any problem...EXCEPT...you MUST buy WISCONSIN "SENG only the best will do and up here in Northcentral Wisconsin we grow the PRIMO stuff...trust me on this one...anything else is cr*p WISCONSIN GINSENG... Link to comment
Dan R Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Roger are you ready to open your online Ginseng store???? Carrying unprocessed plant products is a violation. That said it is rarely checked. If found you would probably have it confiscated. especially if the Inspector likes it. The capsulized product or candied is ok since it does not have the chance of introducing parasites or micro organisms to another country. Link to comment
IllinoisDave Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 I took a few bags of genuine Wisconsin ginseng roots last time I went.Didn't have a problem. I was even dumb enough to list it on those customs forms they have you fill out on the flight. I handed it to the customs agent at the airport and all she asked was if I had a large amount of US currency to declare. Link to comment
toy_rn65 Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 No need to declare, just pack those ginseng roots (whole, not sliced) airtight in your luggage. My SO and her family loved it. I brought about 2lbs with me last time and didn't have any problem, didn't declare neither. Link to comment
stacato Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 When my wife and I go to China this month she will be taking a pound of ginseng, as far as I know this will not be a problem. Has anyone any knowledge in regards to transporting to China, she will buy it whole and have it sliced up here. She tells me Chinese feel American ginseng is number one, she will be taking it to give family and friends Yeah we've shipped it and brought it with us. Never any problem...EXCEPT...you MUST buy WISCONSIN "SENG only the best will do and up here in Northcentral Wisconsin we grow the PRIMO stuff...trust me on this one...anything else is cr*p WISCONSIN GINSENG... Roger, Where can I get Wisconsin ginseng (Powdered)? I've been buying American ginseng at the herb store for a long time but I don't know where it's coming from. Link to comment
rogerluli Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 When my wife and I go to China this month she will be taking a pound of ginseng, as far as I know this will not be a problem. Has anyone any knowledge in regards to transporting to China, she will buy it whole and have it sliced up here. She tells me Chinese feel American ginseng is number one, she will be taking it to give family and friends Yeah we've shipped it and brought it with us. Never any problem...EXCEPT...you MUST buy WISCONSIN "SENG only the best will do and up here in Northcentral Wisconsin we grow the PRIMO stuff...trust me on this one...anything else is cr*p WISCONSIN GINSENG... Roger, Where can I get Wisconsin ginseng (Powdered)? I've been buying American ginseng at the herb store for a long time but I don't know where it's coming from. http://www.schumacherginseng.com/ I bought it here a couple of times...but we also bought from Hsu's...Just google Wisconsin ginseng and you should do okay... Link to comment
tonado Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 When my wife and I go to China this month she will be taking a pound of ginseng, as far as I know this will not be a problem. Has anyone any knowledge in regards to transporting to China, she will buy it whole and have it sliced up here. She tells me Chinese feel American ginseng is number one, she will be taking it to give family and friends Yeah we've shipped it and brought it with us. Never any problem...EXCEPT...you MUST buy WISCONSIN "SENG only the best will do and up here in Northcentral Wisconsin we grow the PRIMO stuff...trust me on this one...anything else is cr*p WISCONSIN GINSENG... Roger, Where can I get Wisconsin ginseng (Powdered)? I've been buying American ginseng at the herb store for a long time but I don't know where it's coming from. Since you are from Southern Cal, just buy them from Chinese herb store in Chinatown. Link to comment
IllinoisDave Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 When my wife and I go to China this month she will be taking a pound of ginseng, as far as I know this will not be a problem. Has anyone any knowledge in regards to transporting to China, she will buy it whole and have it sliced up here. She tells me Chinese feel American ginseng is number one, she will be taking it to give family and friends Yeah we've shipped it and brought it with us. Never any problem...EXCEPT...you MUST buy WISCONSIN "SENG only the best will do and up here in Northcentral Wisconsin we grow the PRIMO stuff...trust me on this one...anything else is cr*p WISCONSIN GINSENG... Roger, Where can I get Wisconsin ginseng (Powdered)? I've been buying American ginseng at the herb store for a long time but I don't know where it's coming from. I got mine here:http://www.chinatownonlineusa.com/ Had it shipped within about 4 days. Link to comment
Feathers268 Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Yeah we've shipped it and brought it with us. Never any problem...EXCEPT...you MUST buy WISCONSIN "SENG only the best will do and up here in Northcentral Wisconsin we grow the PRIMO stuff...trust me on this one...anything else is cr*p Just like the cheese, California is better. Link to comment
BillV 8-16-2004 Posted March 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 (edited) We bought a pound and a half of ginseng today at $59 a pound to take to China for family, yes Roger the American ginseng was from Wisconsin they did say it was the only state they bought it from, hopefully the price was reasonable. It was coincidence that the Chinese man at the store was from my wife’s hometown of Zhanjiang. It was interesting to watch them prepare the ginseng they would first heat it and then slice it and seal it in individual bags after it cool down. Edited March 18, 2007 by BillV 8-16-2004 (see edit history) Link to comment
Dan R Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 We bought a pound and a half of ginseng today at $59 a pound to take to China for family, yes Roger the American ginseng was from Wisconsin they did say it was the only state they bought it from, hopefully the price was reasonable. It was coincidence that the Chinese man at the store was from my wife¡¯s hometown of Zhanjiang. It was interesting to watch them prepare the ginseng they would first heat it and then slice it and seal it in individual bags. There is actually a Wisconsin Ginseng Store in San Gabriel near Garfield and I think on Valley on the south east side. Link to comment
tonado Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 80% comes from Wisconsin. ------------------------------------------http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_g260...3/ai_2603000389 "American ginseng grows wild in the forests of the eastern United States and southeastern Canada. It grows in shady, moist and hilly regions, but the plant is becoming increasingly scarce due to over-harvesting and logging practices. In Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and Illinois, American ginseng holds status as a threatened or an endangered species. Some botanists believe that pollution and a thinning ozone layer are contributing to its decline. Efforts at protecting wild American ginseng have not been successful, as the demand for it in the Far East makes it a lucrative crop for poachers. It sometimes sells for as much as $600-800 per pound. The majority of American ginseng on the market is now cultivated, although it is a sensitive plant and difficult to farm. In the United States, Wisconsin grows 80% of the American ginseng crop. Canada grows more American ginseng than any country, and is second only to China in total ginseng production." Link to comment
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