The high mountainous region of Trà Leng is also known as the habitat of Ngoc Linh Ginseng – a precious medicinal herb likened to Vietnam's "national treasure." Grown under the primary forest canopy at an altitude of over 1,500m, Ngoc Linh Ginseng is becoming one of the key crops, opening up a sustainable economic development direction for the people of the highlands.
Precious Medicinal Herb in the Great Forest
Located in the western mountainous region of Da Nang, Trà Leng possesses suitable natural conditions for developing Ngoc Linh Ginseng with a cool climate year-round and a characteristic primary forest ecosystem. Unlike many short-term crops, Ngoc Linh Ginseng grows slowly and requires a long time to achieve quality.
According to local people, a ginseng plant typically needs 7 to 10 years of care under the forest canopy to produce roots with high medicinal value. Therefore, ginseng cultivation not only requires technical skills but is also associated with forest protection and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.
Locals Preserve Forests to Preserve Ginseng
For the Ca Dong and Xơ Đăng communities in Trà Leng, Ngoc Linh Ginseng is not merely a medicinal plant that brings economic value but is also considered a "treasure of the mountains and forests."
Many households are currently participating in planting and caring for ginseng under the primary forest canopy in a natural conservation approach. Preserving the forest also means preserving the growing environment for ginseng to develop long-term. In addition, the development of ginseng cultivation areas also contributes to raising community awareness of forest resource protection, limiting natural exploitation, and negative impacts on the ecological environment.
Towards Sustainable Ginseng Development
According to local orientation, in the coming time, Trà Leng will continue to expand the concentrated Ngoc Linh Ginseng cultivation area under the primary forest canopy to develop this medicinal plant sustainably.
In parallel, the locality also aims to build a geographical indication for Ngoc Linh Ginseng Trà Leng to enhance brand value, create conditions for market expansion, and protect product origin. Besides its economic value, Ngoc Linh Ginseng is also expected to become a characteristic product associated with ecotourism and highland experiences in the future.
