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What is the historical record of ginseng fruit?
According to various sources, ginseng fruit widely planted in China is a kind of plant fruit introduced from the United States in the 1970s and 1980s. Journey to the West: Five Villages in Wanshou Mountain. There is a spirit root named Cao Huandan, also known as ginseng fruit. This tree blooms every three thousand years and bears fruit every three thousand years. It took thousands of years to mature. If people are destined, they can live to be 360 years old. Eating one can live for 47 thousand years. You know, there are not only ginseng fruits on the earth. And there are many kinds: some grow on trees, some grow on branches, some hang on vines, and some grow in the soil: some have been planted for many years before they can blossom and bear fruit, and some have been planted and bear fruit that year. Although it can't be called a grand view, it is at least colorful. I can tell you frankly that among all kinds of ginseng fruits. It is true that no one can live to be 360 years old by smelling, and no one can make people "long live". However, there are many kinds of ginseng fruit, which have the effects of strengthening the body, preventing and treating diseases and prolonging life.

The shape of ginseng fruit is mostly heart-shaped and oval. When ripe, the peel is golden yellow, some with purple stripes, the fragrance is elegant, the flesh is tender and juicy, and the flavor is unique. Besides high protein, low sugar and low fat, it is also rich in vitamin C and a variety of essential trace elements, especially selenium and calcium, which are far higher than other fruits and vegetables. Therefore, ginseng fruit has the functions of anti-cancer, anti-aging, lowering blood pressure and blood sugar, diminishing inflammation, supplementing calcium and beautifying. It can also be processed into fruit juice, beverage, oral liquid, canned food and other products, which has great development value. The fruit of a plant native to the northern foothills of the Andes in South America is widely planted in China. Its original name was "eggplant melon", and now it is commonly known as "ginseng fruit" in all parts of China. This kind of ginseng fruit was once called Xiang Yan eggplant, melon eggplant, Xiang Yan mango, ginseng fruit, longevity fruit, purple sweet eggplant, sweet eggplant, melon pear and Xiang Yan pear in China. Although it has many aliases, it should be regarded as one thing. This may be because when China was first introduced, it was called by different places.