Abstract

As an important medicinal plant, ginseng has various pharmacological activities such as antioxidant, anti-tumor, and anti-inflammatory. The magnitude of these pharmacological activities is closely related to ginseng quality, so to improve the pharmacological activities of ginseng, it is first necessary to improve its quality. In addition to ginseng variety, cultivation, origin, harvest time, and other factors, the impact of processing on ginseng quality is also crucial. This article reviews the different methods of ginseng processing and their impact on ginseng quality, and proposes some strategies to improve ginseng quality through processing methods, aiming to provide technological support for the high-quality development of the ginseng industry.