Are there laws regulating the harvest of ginseng leaves?

In the United States, the harvest of wild American ginseng for international trade began in the mid-1700s. Today, the harvest continues to have strong economic and cultural importance to many communities in the United States and to American Indian tribes. Laws & Regulations. American ginseng can be harvested in 19 States. read more

3) Harvest only 25% of all mature plants in a population (3 to 4 prong plants) that have red fruit. To prevent others from harvesting the plants, you can remove the plant leaves as it will not affect the growth of the plant, as the leaves will naturally senesce in the fall. read more