VietNamNet Bridge – A replica of a forest where Ngoc Linh ginseng grows will be set up at an exhibition showcasing the heritage of the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum.

Ngoc Linh Ginseng, a precious herb of Kon Tum Province in particular and Vietnam in general. — Photo courtesy of the organiser

The exhibition Ngọc Linh Ginseng and Cultural Heritage of Kon Tum will open on Sunday at the National Museum of History in Hanoi and run until the end of the year.

Nguyen Van Binh, director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the exhibition will include installation art, photos, documents, objects and videos introducing the cultural heritage of the province.

On display includes costumes, festivals, musical instruments, tools and cultural and religious activities.

A highlight of the exhibition is Ngoc Linh ginseng, its environment, function and products, Binh said at a press conference on Thursday in Hanoi.

“The exhibition is a response to the direction of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc when he visited Kon Tum Province last year. He wants Ngoc Linh ginseng to become a national brand the country can be proud of,” said Binh.

“The Prime Minister called Ngoc Linh ginseng as a national treasure, and said planting gingsengs could help create jobs and contribute to the State budget.”

“Actually, the plants help create jobs for many local people, especially the Xo Dang ethnic people.”

Vietnamese ginseng is a rare medical root containing 52 healthy saponin compounds. It was found on Ngoc Linh Mountain on the boundary between Kon Tum and Quang Nam in the late 1960s.

The ginseng has been clinically proven to have anti-stress and anti-ageing effects. It helps improve immunity, enhance liver function and lower cholesterol. Besides, it also works well with antibiotics and diabetes medications.

Source: VNS