American Ginseng Slices Ren Shen 西洋参 Dried Root Slices for Tea and Decoction 50g
Price range: $13.51 through $35.28
Description
American Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), from Panax quinquefolius root, carefully cleaned and sliced. In TCM theory this cooling-tonic herb is traditionally associated with nourishing qi and supporting yin, often chosen for daily herbal tea or decoction. A simple pantry staple for traditional wellness routines; not intended to replace medical treatment.
Key Selling Points
- Dried American ginseng root slices from Northeast China
- Botanical source Panax quinquefolius, a classic TCM tonic herb
- Cleaned and sliced for convenient brewing or decocting
- Traditionally used in TCM to nourish qi and moisten dryness
- 50g pack suitable for personal herbal tea routines
Quality & Sensory
Slices typically show a pale yellow to light tan color with firm, dense texture and faint ring markings. The aroma is typically mild and earthy, and brewed slices yield a gently bitter, slightly sweet taste with a lingering herbal finish.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried herbal slices |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 西洋参 |
| Pinyin | Xi Yang Shen |
| Botanical Name | Panax quinquefolius |
| Plant Part | Root |
| Net Weight | 50g |
Usage Scenarios
- Steep slices in hot water for a mild daily herbal tea
- Simmer in soups or congee for traditional nourishing dishes
- Add to slow-cooked herbal decoctions with other tonic herbs
- Chew a slice directly as a traditional practice
Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, American ginseng is traditionally valued as a cooling qi tonic, often paired with herbs like Ophiopogon (Mai Dong) or Schisandra (Wu Wei Zi) in summer decoctions. Slices are commonly steeped in hot water, simmered in chicken or pork soups, or added to congee, especially in warm seasons when warming tonics are traditionally avoided.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is a 50g pack of dried American ginseng root slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), from Panax quinquefolius.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory, American ginseng is traditionally associated with nourishing qi and supporting yin, and is considered cooling in nature.
Q: How is it commonly used?
A: Slices are typically steeped in hot water for tea, simmered in soups or congee, or added to herbal decoctions.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | 250g of 0 4cm small pieces of ginseng quality assurance in the store for veterans, 250g of 0 6cm small pieces of ginseng quality assurance in the store for veterans, 250g of 0 8cm medium sized ginseng quality assurance in the store for veterans, 1 0cm large slices of ginseng 250g quality assurance in veterans stores, 1 2cm large slices of ginseng 250g quality assurance in veterans stores, 1 4cm large slices of ginseng 250g quality assurance in veterans stores, 1 6cm large ginseng 250g quality assurance in veterans stores, 1 8cm sliced ginseng 250g veteran owned shop quality guaranteed, 1 500g ginseng powder quality guaranteed by a veteran owned business |
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