Abstract:
Nutritional composition of the stems and leaves of ginseng,Radix pseudostellariae,was analyzed to determine their potential use for feed.The results showed that the ginseng stems and leaves contained 13.39%crude protein,2.57%fat,8.32%crude fiber,0.95%calcium,and 0.53% phosphorous.The proteins had 10.83%total amino acids,4.40% essential amino acid and 6.43% nonessential amino acid,an E/N ratio of 68.4% and an E/T ratio up to 40.6%,with Met+Cys the greatest limiting essential amino acid but abundant on Phe and Tyr.Quality of the protein was close to the FAO/WHO recommended level.Therefore,the stems and leaves of the ginseng could possibly become a new source of feeding material for domesticated livestock.