American Ginseng Slices 50g Bottle Hua Qi Shen Ren Shen Pian for Tea and Soup

American Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参) or Hua Qi Shen (花旗参), from Panax quinquefolius. These dried root slices are a traditional tonic herb valued in TCM theory for their sweet, slightly bitter flavor and cool nature, traditionally associated with nourishing qi and yin. Conveniently sliced for easy use in teas, soups, and decoctions. Store in a cool, dry place. This product is a food and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), the dried root slices of Panax quinquefolius
• Also commonly known as Hua Qi Shen (花旗参) in traditional Chinese herbal practice
• Pre-sliced form for convenient brewing, decocting, or cooking
• In TCM theory, considered sweet and slightly bitter with a cool nature
• Packaged in a 50g bottle for regular home herbal use

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically light yellowish-brown to off-white with a firm, dry texture. They have a mild, earthy herbal aroma. When brewed or decocted, the liquid is typically pale golden with a subtly sweet and slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

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

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Xi Yang Shen (西洋参) is traditionally used to nourish qi and yin and to support the generation of body fluids. It is commonly prepared by simmering the slices in water for a decoction, brewing them as a tea, or adding them to soups and congee. It is often paired with herbs such as Mai Dong (Ophiopogon) or Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra) in traditional formulas.

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