Wild ginseng in Changbai Mountain has been a rare tonic in China since ancient times. This traditional wild ginseng refers to the natural inheritance of seed genes, the natural germination of seeds or the natural growth of seeds by the spread of birds and animals, and there is no human interference in the management or growth of seeds. No matter how many years it grows, it belongs to wild ginseng, but in fact, due to its unique seed gene and harsh growth environment, it is impossible for real wild ginseng to survive for less than 30 years. Because wild ginseng grows in harsh natural environment, it will not grow up for 30-40 years, so your friend's so-called 30-year wild ginseng is definitely not pure wild ginseng, but only a kind of ginseng called wild ginseng. This kind of ginseng is planted artificially in the forest and grows naturally. Wild ginseng can only be called when the growth period is more than 30 years, and it can only be called under-forest ginseng if it is less than 30 years. This kind of ginseng belongs to artificial sowing, and the whole northeast planting area is large and worthless. Your friend's ginseng is 13 years old. According to the national ginseng antler regulations, it is not wild ginseng, but only ginseng under the forest, which is worthless.