Use of Yarchagumba limited

In Nepal the use of Yarchagumba is merely limited to its collection and export to foreign countries. Until 2001, its collection was illegal but the government, in response to its popularity and pressure from various organisations, attempted to regulate the trade by lifting the ban and imposing a substantial tax or royalty of Rs 20,000 on every kg of Yarshagumba collected. Best quality Yarshagumba fetches up to $15,000 per kg.