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The content of ginsenosides in ginseng is known to differ based on the parts, including root, leaf, and flower buds. Ginseng flower buds cultivated in Korea and China contain the highest amount of Re of 3.455 and 2.727%, respectively. However, Sanchi flower bud cultivated in China contained the highest amount of ginsenoside-Rb1 (3.738%).
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Ko, S.K., Cho, O.S., Bae, H.M. et al. Quantitative analysis of ginsenosides composition in flower buds of various ginseng plants. J. Korean Soc. Appl. Biol. Chem. 54, 154–157 (2011). https://doi.org/10.3839/jksabc.2011.025
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