American Ginseng Root Pieces Xi Yang Shen Panax quinquefolius Dried Whole Roots 500g for Tea and Cooking

American Ginseng Root Pieces, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), from Panax quinquefolius. These dried whole root pieces are a classic cooling tonic herb traditionally valued in TCM for nourishing qi and supporting yin. In TCM theory, American ginseng is sweet and slightly bitter with a cool nature, traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and kidney channels. Enjoy as a tea, in soups, or in culinary dishes.

Key Selling Points

• Dried American ginseng root pieces from a Jilin growing region in Northeast China
• Botanical source Panax quinquefolius known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen 西洋参
• Traditionally used in TCM as a cooling qi tonic that nourishes yin
• Whole root pieces around 20g each suitable for slicing steeping or simmering
• Sold as a 500g bag of edible agricultural product with 24 month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The root pieces typically show a pale golden to light brown exterior with firm dense texture and visible fine ring lines. The aroma is typically mildly earthy and ginseng like. When steeped or simmered the taste is typically slightly sweet with a gentle lingering bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices or pieces in hot water for a mild herbal tea
• Simmer in chicken or pork soups for traditional ginseng soup
• Add to congee or slow cooked dishes for culinary use
• Chew a small piece directly as a traditional daily tonic

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice American ginseng is traditionally used to replenish qi and nourish yin especially when heat or fatigue is present. It is commonly steeped alone or with chrysanthemum and goji berries as a daily tea and added to autumn and winter soups. Traditional preparation includes simmering with lean meat or poultry in slow cooked tonics.

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