Table 1.
Total ginsenoside, crude saponin, total phenlic content (TPC), and total flavonoid content (TFC) in hydroponic-cultured ginseng and ginseng aged four to six years
| Part | Total ginsenosides (mg/g, dry weight base) | Crude saponin (mg/g, dry weight base) | TPC (mg GAE/100 g, dry weight base) | TFC (mg QE/100 g, dry weight base) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroponic-cultured ginseng | ||||
| Roots | 74.78±18.27c | 87.26±2.58c | 52.82±38.48c | 194.71±40.91bc |
| Leaves | 107.54±25.78a | 181.52±1.57a | 155.31±45.71a | 256.52±17.27a |
| Stems | 89.20±18.48ac | 91.34±2.25b | 109.82±17.21b | 210.60±25.25b |
| Four to six years old ginseng | ||||
| Roots | 80.04±15.28bc | 99.31±3.27a | 117.21±28.40ab | 222.60±33.21ab |
Results expressed as a mean±SD (n=3).
Values with different letters (a–c) differed statistically by plant part.
GAE, gallic acid equivalent; QE, quercetin equivalent.