American Ginseng Xi Yang Shen Loose Root Slices 50g Soft Branch Dried Herb for Tea and Decoction

American Ginseng, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), from Panax quinquefolius, offered as dried soft-branch root slices. In TCM theory it is considered cool in nature with sweet and slightly bitter flavor, traditionally associated with nourishing qi and supporting yin. This 50g pack suits daily herbal tea, decoction, or culinary use; store cool and dry.

Key Selling Points

• Dried American Ginseng soft-branch root slices in a 50g retail pack
• Botanical source Panax quinquefolius known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen
• Traditionally valued in TCM for nourishing qi and supporting yin
• Sun-dried processing with cool dry storage recommended
• Suitable for herbal tea decoction soup and culinary preparations

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show pale yellowish-brown color with firm dense texture and visible radial markings. The aroma is typically mild and ginseng-like, and brewed slices yield a slightly sweet taste with a gentle lingering bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

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

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice American Ginseng is traditionally used to replenish 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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