American Ginseng Root Slices 5 Year Gift Box 156g 12 Jars 1.4-1.6cm Changbai Mountain

American Ginseng Root Slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), from Panax quinquefolius. These 1.4-1.6 cm sliced roots are presented in a 156 g gift box of 12 jars, sourced from Changbai Mountain growing areas. In TCM theory, Xi Yang Shen is cool in nature, sweet and slightly bitter, and enters the Heart, Lung, and Kidney channels. Traditionally used to support vitality and fluids, it is commonly prepared as a decoction, tea, or soup. This product is a food ingredient and not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as American Ginseng (Xi Yang Shen, 西洋参), Panax quinquefolius root slices
• Sliced root pieces sized 1.4-1.6 cm for convenient decoction and tea preparation
• Presented in a 156 g gift box containing 12 jars, suitable for personal use or gifting
• Sourced from Changbai Mountain growing areas and sliced for culinary and herbal use
• Traditionally used in TCM as a cool-natured herb associated with Qi and fluid support

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically light yellow to off-white with a firm, dry texture and a mild earthy aroma. When decocted or steeped, the liquid is typically pale golden with a subtly sweet and slightly bitter taste. Actual color, aroma, and taste may vary by batch.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a solo decoction or with other herbs
• Added to soups and stews during cooking
• Steeped in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Cooked with rice to make a nourishing congee
• Used as a culinary ingredient in seasonal dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Xi Yang Shen is traditionally used to support Qi and body fluids, and is often prepared by simmering the slices in water for a decoction. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Mai Dong or Wu Wei Zi in traditional formulas. Folk practice also includes adding the slices to soups, congee, or teas for daily wellness support during warm seasons.

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