Ginsenges in various forms, includingmon ginseng, American ginseng, red ginseng, purple ginseng, and wild ginseng. Among these, the rarest and most valuable is undoubtedly purple ginseng.


    Ginseng has a limited lifespan; typically, most nts do not live beyond a hundred years. If left unharvested, a ginseng nt can be a century-old or even several hundred years old. However, eventually, all ginseng will meet its end.


    The finest ginseng is known to live for two or three hundred years, while those that exceed five hundred years are incredibly rare and highly sought after. In fact, some collectors may spend their entire lives searching for such treasures without ever encountering one.


    Ginseng that is over a thousand years old is almost legendary, far more valuable than anything else, and it is exceedingly rare for anyone to possess it.


    Thus, the three-hundred-year-old purple ginseng being auctioned was an extraordinary and priceless find.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    The auction hall was bustling with attendees, primarily from the field of Chinese medicine, who had traveled from all corners of the country. Among them were experienced practitioners, some of whom were well-known masters of the craft.


    Many in the crowd recognized Anthony, and they quickly approached him to offer their congrattions.


    Their praise stemmed from Anthony’s groundbreaking achievement in the medical field—sessfully curing paraplegia.


    However, Anthony felt a sense of embarrassment at the des. While everyone credited him with the treatment, he knew the true credit belonged to Charlie, who preferred to remain in the background, allowing Anthony to take the spotlight.


    As people gathered around him, eager to learn about the secret behind his sess, Anthony exined, “Honestly, I cannot im the credit for curing high-level paraplegia. It was a miraculous medicine I stumbled upon that had a remarkable effect on the patient.”


    One attendee quickly interjected, “Dr. Simmons, could you publish the form for this miraculous medicine? It would undoubtedly benefit all of humanity!”


    “Absolutely!” another person chimed in, adding, “Dr. Simmons, releasing the form could even lead to you winning a Nobel Prize in medicine!”


    Anthony dismissed their enthusiasm, responding, “I appreciate your excitement, but it’s a closely-held secret that I cannot disclose.”


    At that moment, a young man in a suit and leather shoes approached Anthony, bowing slightly as he introduced himself. “Hello, Dr. Simmons. I’m Ichiro Kobayashi, the chairman of Kobayashi Pharma.”<fn3e18> Th?s chapter is updated by find[?]ovel</fn3e18>


    Anthony nodded in acknowledgment. “I’ve heard of Kobayashi Pharma. What brings you to me today?”


    With a serious countenance, Ichiro stated, “Dr. Simmons, ourpany is the leading pharmaceutical firm in all of Asia. We have developed and produced many well-known ssic medications. I believe our resources could help bring your prescription for high-level paraplegia to a global market, reaching over two hundred countries. I sincerely hope you’ll consider selling the prescription to us!”


    Anthony frowned at Ichiro’s proposal. “If I recall correctly, many of the medications you offer were not originally developed by yourpany. They are, in fact, derived from traditional Chinese medicine!”


    Indeed, many so-called Japanese medications are based on ancient Chinese prescriptions. Due to the significant influence of Chinese culture on Japan and Korea, the medicinal practices in these countries have their roots in Chinese traditions. Unfortunately, many pharmaceuticalpanies in Japan and Korea have taken these ancient prescriptions and marketed them as their own, often without proper acknowledgment.


    Although these ancient remedies are documented in various pharmacopeias with no clear patent protection, it is disheartening to see how manypanies from Japan and Korea exploit these resources while iming them as original works.


    While it would be eptable if they acknowledged their origins, manypanies shamelessly promote these medicines as their proprietary creations, even going so far as to im they are part of their ancestral heritage. This has led to widespread misconceptions, with consumers believing these medicines are authentic cultural artifacts of Japan and Korea.


    This tant appropriation has stirred feelings of indignation among Anthony and many traditional Chinese medicine practitioners.


    In response, Ichiro arrogantly retorted, “Dr. Simmons, I must correct your misunderstanding. All medicines and drugs produced by Kobayashi Pharma have been developed and manufactured by ourpany, based on the essence of our traditional Japanese medicine!”