American Ginseng Slices Xi Yang Shen 500g Dried Panax quinquefolius Root for Tea and Decoction

American Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), cut from the root of Panax quinquefolius. These dried slices are a classic cooling tonic herb traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, American ginseng is sweet and slightly bitter with a cool nature, traditionally associated with nourishing qi and supporting yin. Enjoy as a daily tea, simmered in soups, or added to herbal decoctions.

Key Selling Points

• Dried American ginseng root slices cut from Panax quinquefolius
• Known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), a prized cooling tonic herb
• Large whole slices with a firm texture, ideal for slow brewing and simmering
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish qi and support yin balance
• Versatile for herbal tea, soups, congee, and decoction blends

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light tan color with fine radial markings and a firm, dense texture. The aroma is mildly earthy and ginseng-like, and brewed slices yield a gently bitter, slightly sweet taste with a clean, lingering finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a mild daily herbal tea
• Simmer in chicken or pork soups for traditional nourishing broths
• Add to congee or slow-cooked desserts for gentle herbal flavor
• Combine with other tonic herbs in decoctions

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, American ginseng slices are commonly steeped as a daily tea, chewed directly, or simmered in soups and congee. Traditionally associated with replenishing qi and nourishing yin, they are often paired with herbs like goji berries or Ophiopogon root in summer tonics and are a familiar ingredient in seasonal wellness cooking.

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