American Ginseng Root Slices 0.6-0.8cm Xi Yang Shen Tea Gift Box 138g 12 Jars

American Ginseng Root Slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), from Panax quinquefolius. These thinly sliced dried roots come in a 138g gift box of 12 jars, with slice widths of 0.6-0.8cm. In TCM theory, American ginseng is considered cool in nature, sweet and slightly bitter, entering the heart, lung, and kidney channels. Traditionally used to support vitality and fluids, it is commonly prepared as a gentle tea or added to soups.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), the dried root of Panax quinquefolius
• Sliced into convenient 0.6-0.8cm pieces for easy tea and soup preparation
• Packaged as a 138g gift box containing 12 individual jars
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its cool nature and sweet-bitter flavor
• Sourced from Jilin and prepared by simple sun-drying

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically light beige to pale yellow with a firm, dry texture and a faint earthy aroma. When brewed, the tea is mild and slightly sweet with a gentle bitter note. Sun-dried processing helps preserve the root's natural appearance and subtle fragrance.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a mild daily tea
• Simmered in soups or broths
• Added to congee during cooking
• Used in traditional decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, American ginseng is traditionally used to support qi and nourish fluids, often for those with a tendency toward dryness or heat. It is commonly brewed alone as a tea or combined with herbs like goji berries and chrysanthemum. Folk practice also includes adding the slices to chicken or pork soups for a nourishing broth.

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