Academic Journal of Agriculture & Life Sciences, 2026, 7(1); doi: 10.25236/AJALS.2026.070102.
Ying Zhang1, Yuhuan Liu1
1School of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, Liaoning Institute of Science and Technology, Benxi, China
Ginseng, a valuable traditional medicinal herb, is primarily used for its roots, leaving a large amount of stems and leaves discarded as waste, resulting in significant resource waste and environmental pressure. However, these discarded stems and leaves are rich in bioactive components such as polysaccharides, which possess notable immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and growth-promoting functions. Efficient extraction and purification techniques have been developed to obtain these polysaccharides, and their application in animal husbandry demonstrates significant potential as novel functional feed additives. Research has shown that these polysaccharides can significantly enhance the growth performance, improve immune function, and promote intestinal health in livestock, poultry, and aquatic animals, with a favorable safety profile. This high-value transformation of agricultural waste not only extends the ginseng industry chain but also provides an effective antibiotic alternative for green and healthy farming, offering economic, social, and environmental benefits that contribute significantly to promoting sustainable agricultural development.
Ginseng stems and leaves, Agricultural waste, Polysaccharide recovery, Feed additive, Resource utilization
Ying Zhang, Yuhuan Liu. Research on the Recovery and Utilization of Polysaccharides from Ginseng Stem and Leaf Waste and Their Application as Feed Additives. Academic Journal of Agriculture & Life Sciences (2026), Vol. 7, Issue 1: 10-15. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJALS.2026.070102.
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