Is a ginseng really that rare enough to get scolded by your mum for that? Like genuinely i...

This is exactly what I was wondering cuz why they making such a big fuss lol maybe it's just for the story's sake

There's a big difference between cultivated or harvested ginseng vs wild ginseng. Wild ginseng is rarer to find and also said to be much more potent from your typical store bought or even farmed ginseng. It's a huge thing and common trope in Korean media. But yeah the amount of times I've had to see the word 'ginseng' ... It's starting to show up in my dreams I stg

Ohhhh I see (๑•ㅂ•)و✧

for more context: ginseng is expensive, but wild ginseng is rare and can sell for thousands. some roots have been sold for anywhere between $17,000 and $400,000 USD. it grows in very specific conditions and takes 7 years to reach any medicinal value, which is quite long, and has only become more rare due to rampant overharvesting.