American Ginseng Slices (Panax quinquefolius) — Changbai Mountain Dried Root Slices, 120g Jar
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Description
American Ginseng Slices (Panax quinquefolius) are the dried root slices of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Xī Yáng Shēn (西洋参), also called Hua Qi Shen (花旗参). Grown in the Changbai Mountain region and carefully dried, this food herb has been prized for centuries as a gentle, qi-nourishing and yin-supporting root, traditionally used to replenish vitality, clear deficiency heat, and support the body's natural fluids. Its nature is sweet, slightly bitter, and cool, making it a mild yet profoundly balancing herb for soothing the Heart and Lung channels and harmonizing the body's energy.


Key Selling Points
- Changbai Mountain origin American Ginseng
- Dried root slices, 120g jar packaging
- Panax quinquefolius, food herb (药食同源)
- Sweet, slightly bitter, cooling nature
- Suitable for tea, soup, and daily tonic


Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale ivory to light beige color, firm yet slightly flexible texture, and mild earthy-sweet aroma. When brewed or decocted, the slices release a gentle, subtly sweet and faintly bitter infusion with a smooth, lingering finish, adding depth to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Root Slices |
|---|---|
| Common Name | American Ginseng / Xi Yang Shen |
| Botanical Name | Panax quinquefolius |
| Origin | Changbai Mountain |
| Net Weight | 120g |
| Processing | Dried |


Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea and daily infusion
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Congee and grain porridge
- Seasonal tonic and wellness routines
- Gift or personal daily nourishment


Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, American Ginseng is decocted into soups, teas, and gentle tonics to support daily vitality and replenish fluids during warm or dry seasons. It is a common ingredient in restorative soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, jujube, and lily bulb. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and wolfberry for a light, mildly sweet infusion that is often enjoyed in the afternoon.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is American Ginseng?
A: American Ginseng is the common English name for the dried root of Panax quinquefolius, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参) or Hua Qi Shen (花旗参). It is a traditional food herb used in tea and soup.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of American Ginseng?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, American Ginseng is associated with nourishing qi, supporting yin, and clearing deficiency heat. It is often used in teas and soups for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried American Ginseng slices?
A: Rinse the slices and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.

Additional information
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15 × 10 × 10 cm |
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