Ginseng fruit

Last updated 2026-11-15 — 【Ginseng fruit】 Also known as dwarf lilyturf tuber or “chooma” in Tibetan, it is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows 10–25 cm tall. It has green leaves, yellow flowers, white flesh, and a sweet taste. It is found throughout Tibetan-inhabited areas, especially in pastoral regions. It can strengthen the spleen and stomach, boost qi and nourish blood, as well as promote saliva and relieve thirst. It is not used medicinally but is mostly prepared as food during Tibetan festivals and New Year celebrations. (Lhasa…)