American Ginseng Slices Xi Yang Shen 2cm Round Cut 500g Bag

American Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参) or Hua Qi Shen (花旗参), from Panax quinquefolius root. These 2 cm round slices are cut from whole soft-branch roots and supplied in a 500 g bag. In TCM theory, American ginseng is sweet and slightly bitter with a cool nature, traditionally associated with nourishing qi and supporting yin. Commonly simmered, steeped, or added to soups as part of a balanced wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole soft-branch American ginseng roots cut into uniform 2 cm round slices
• Botanical source Panax quinquefolius known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen
• Traditionally valued in TCM for nourishing qi and supporting yin balance
• Convenient ready-to-use slices for tea steeping soups and slow simmering
• Generous 500 g bag suitable for regular household herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light tan cross-section with fine radial texture and a firm dry cut. 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 in hot water for a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to chicken or pork soups during slow simmering
• Simmer slices into herbal decoctions with other tonic roots
• Chew a slice directly as a traditional folk practice

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice American ginseng is a familiar tonic herb often paired with Ophiopogon root or dendrobium in cooling summer decoctions and added to nourishing soups. Slices are commonly steeped in hot water or held in the mouth, and the herb is traditionally associated with supporting qi and yin during warm seasons or after fatigue.

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