American Ginseng Slices Xi Yang Shen 100g Bottle Dried Root Tea Decoction Pieces

American Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), from Panax quinquefolius root, cut and sifted into convenient slices and packed in a 100g bottle. In TCM theory, American ginseng is sweet and slightly bitter with a cool nature, traditionally associated with nourishing qi and supporting yin. A classic herb for daily teas, decoctions, and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic American ginseng slices cut from whole root
• Botanical source Panax quinquefolius root
• Known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen 西洋参
• Cleaned and sliced processing in a resealable 100g bottle
• Suitable for tea, decoction, soup, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light tan color with firm texture and visible radial markings. The aroma is typically mildly earthy and ginseng-like, and brewed slices yield a slightly bitter, gently sweet taste with a lingering cool finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in soups with poultry or lean meat
• Add to slow-cooked herbal decoctions
• Chew a slice directly as a traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, American ginseng is traditionally used to support qi and nourish yin, often chosen in warm seasons or for those preferring a cooler ginseng. Slices are commonly steeped as tea, simmered in soups, or added to congee, and are sometimes paired with goji berries or Ophiopogon root in traditional formulas.

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