Pseudoginsenoslde F_(11)──An Outstanding Symbol to Distinguish Ginseng (Panax ginseng) from American Ginseng(P. quinquefolius) / 中草药

It has been shown by TLC that American Ginseng contains substatial amount of pseudoginsenoside F11,while Ginseng is devoid of such content .Therefore, it offered a very convennient and effective method to distinguish Ginseng from American ginseng (root, stem,leaf and their saponin extracts).