American Ginseng Slices Xi Yang Shen 500g Dried Root Tea and Soup Herb

American Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), from Panax quinquefolius root, cut into thin slices for convenient daily use. In TCM theory, American ginseng is considered cool in nature with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor, traditionally associated with nourishing qi and supporting yin. Traditionally used in teas, soups, and decoctions, this dried root product is a simple way to enjoy a classic herbal ingredient. This product is a food item and does not replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Dried American ginseng root cut into thin slices for easy brewing and cooking
• Known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参) from Panax quinquefolius root
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice as a cool-natured qi tonic herb
• Sliced form allows direct steeping, simmering in soups, or use in decoctions
• Supplied as a 500g pack of dried edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light tan color with a firm, dense texture and visible radial markings. The aroma is typically mildly earthy and ginseng-like, and brewed slices yield a light golden infusion with a slightly bitter, gently sweet aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a mild daily herbal tea
• Simmer in chicken or pork soups alongside other soup herbs
• Add to slow-cooked congee or herbal decoctions
• Chew a slice directly as a traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, American ginseng slices are commonly steeped alone or with goji berries and chrysanthemum for a cooling daily tea. They are also added to nourishing soups and slow-simmered decoctions, particularly in summer or during dry seasons, when the herb is traditionally associated with replenishing qi and moistening yin.

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