American Ginseng Slices (Panax quinquefolius) — Xi Yang Shen Dried Root Slices for Tea & Soup
Price range: $3.51 through $3.60
Description
American Ginseng Slices (Panax quinquefolius) are the dried root slices of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), also called Hua Qi Shen (花旗参). For centuries, Xi Yang Shen 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 balancing herb for nourishing the Lung and Stomach while harmonizing the spirit.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional qi-nourishing and yin-supporting food herb
- Dried American Ginseng root slices (Panax quinquefolius)
- Known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen / Hua Qi Shen
- Suitable for tea, soup, and culinary decoctions
- Carefully sliced and dried to preserve quality
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 aroma with a faint sweetness. When decocted or steeped, the slices yield a gentle, subtly sweet infusion with a delicate bitterness that softens on the palate, leaving a clean, refreshing finish.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Root Slices |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Xi Yang Shen / American Ginseng |
| Botanical Name | Panax quinquefolius |
| Form | Dried Slices |
| Primary Use | Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient |
| Storage | Keep in a cool, dry place away from moisture and light |
Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Herbal tea blends
- Congee and grain porridge
- Seasonal slow-cooking
- Daily wellness decoctions
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Xi Yang Shen is decocted into soups, tonics, and longevity formulas to support daily vitality and calm the spirit. It is a common ingredient in restorative soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, jujube, and lotus seed. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and wolfberry for a light, mildly sweet infusion that is often enjoyed during warmer seasons.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Xi Yang Shen?
A: Xi Yang Shen is the common Chinese name for dried root slices of Panax quinquefolius, also called American Ginseng or Hua Qi Shen. It is a traditional food herb used in tea and soup.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Xi Yang Shen?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Xi Yang Shen is associated with nourishing qi, supporting yin, and clearing deficiency heat. It is often used in soups and teas for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Xi Yang Shen 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 | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Soft Pieces g, Diameter of soft 0 6 g, Diameter of soft 0 8 g, Hard diameter 0 6 g, Hard diameter 0 8 g, Hard diameter 1 0 g, Hard diameter 1 2 g, Hard diameter 1 4 g, Hard diameter 1 6 g, Hard diameter 1 8 g, Hard diameter 2 0 g, Diameter of soft 1 0 g, Diameter of soft 1 2 g, Diameter of soft 1 4 g, Diameter of soft 1 6 g, Diameter of soft 1 8 g, Diameter of soft 2 0 g |
Related products
-
Huang Qin Slices (Scutellaria baicalensis) — Dried Chinese Skullcap Root, Unsulfured 500g
$6.23 -
Dang Gui Slices (Angelica sinensis) — Minxian New-Crop Sulfur-Free Whole Root Slices, 500g
Price range: $5.42 through $11.57 -
Dried Ai Ye (Artemisia argyi) — 3-Year Aged Qichun Mugwort Leaf, Unsulfured, 500g
Price range: $4.20 through $4.77 -
Sheng Gan Cao Slices (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) — Sulfur-Free Licorice Root Pieces, 500g
Price range: $4.28 through $6.71
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.