Ginsenoside Contents of Korean White Ginseng and Taegeuk Ginseng with Various Sizes and Cultivation Years

摘要

Ginsenoside composition and contents of Korean white and taegeuk ginsengs were investigated to establish Chinese pharmaceutical standards for import of Korean ginseng. Total ginsenoside-Rgl, Re, and Rbl of all Korean white and taegeuk ginseng sampleswere higher than guideline of Chinese standard of 0.4%. Mean ± S.D. values of Rgi, Re, and Rbl of Korean white ginseng were 232.7 ±110.2, 235.3 ±101.5, and 280.1 ±121.3 mg%, respectively. Ratio of Rgl to Re of Korean white ginseng was 1.02. Mean±S.D. values of Rgl, Re, and Rbl of Korean taeguek ginseng were 262.1 ±127.2, 213.1 ±55.7, and 279.9 ±92.1 mg%, respectively.