American Ginseng Slices (Panax quinquefolius) — Hua Qi Shen Dried Root Segments for Cooking & Wellness
Price range: $35.72 through $79.31
Description
American Ginseng Slices (Panax quinquefolius) are the dried root segments of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Huā Qí Shēn (花旗参), also called Xī Yáng Shēn (西洋参). For centuries, American Ginseng has been prized as a gentle, qi-nourishing, and yin-supporting herb, 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 restorative herb for nourishing the Lung and Stomach, generating fluids, and harmonizing the spirit.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional qi-nourishing and yin-supporting food herb
- Dried American Ginseng root segments (short branch slices)
- Panax quinquefolius, Hua Qi Shen / Xi Yang Shen
- Suitable for cooking, soups, and decoctions
- 500g bulk pack, clean and additive-free
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale ivory to light tan color, firm yet slightly flexible texture, and mild, earthy-sweet aroma. When simmered or decocted, the segments soften and release a gentle, subtly sweet and slightly bitter flavor with a smooth, lingering finish, adding depth to broths and teas without overpowering other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Root Segments / Slices |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Hua Qi Shen (American Ginseng) |
| Botanical Name | Panax quinquefolius |
| Form | Short Branch Segments, Dried |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Origin | China |
Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style soups and broths
- Herbal decoctions and tonics
- Congee and grain porridge
- Daily wellness tea blends
- Medicinal food soup packs
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, American Ginseng is decocted into soups, tonics, and longevity formulas to support daily vitality, calm the spirit, and promote smoother movement of qi and fluids. It is a common ingredient in restorative soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, jujube, and Chinese yam. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and wolfberry for a light, mildly sweet infusion.
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 Hua Qi Shen (花旗参) or Xi Yang Shen (西洋参). It is a traditional food herb used in soups, teas, and tonics.
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, generating fluids, and clearing deficiency heat. It is often used in soups and teas for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried American Ginseng segments?
A: Rinse the segments 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 | N/A |
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| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Flower flag ginseng 5g round capsuless 500g piece, 7g round capsuless 500g piece, 10g round capsuless 500g piece, 15g round capsuless 500g piece, 20g round capsuless 500g piece, 25g round capsuless 500g piece, 5g short tube two sides 500g piece, 7g short tube two sides 500g piece, 10g short tube two sides 500g piece, 15g short tube two sides 500g piece, 20g short tube two sides 500g piece, 25g short tube two sides 500g piece |
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