Canadian American Ginseng Slices Xi Yang Shen Premium 5-Year Root 50g Bag for Tea and Soup

Canadian American Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参) or Hua Qi Shen (花旗参), from Panax quinquefolius. These oblique-cut slices come from mature five-year-old roots imported from Canada. In TCM theory, American ginseng is sweet and slightly bitter with a cool nature, traditionally associated with nourishing qi and supporting yin. Traditionally enjoyed as a tea, simmered in soups, or chewed directly. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Premium grade slices cut from five-year-old American ginseng roots
• Authentic Canadian origin, imported and packed as a food-grade agricultural product
• Known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), botanically Panax quinquefolius
• Convenient oblique thick slices ready for steeping, simmering, or chewing
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for daily tonifying use

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light tan color with firm, dense texture and visible radial markings. The aroma is typically mildly earthy and ginseng-like. When steeped or simmered, the taste is typically slightly sweet with a gentle lingering bitterness characteristic of American ginseng.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a daily herbal tea
• Add to chicken or pork soups during slow simmering
• Add slices to congee or herbal broths
• Chew a slice directly as a traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, American ginseng is traditionally used to tonify qi and nourish yin, often chosen in warm seasons or for those preferring a cooler ginseng. Slices are commonly steeped alone or with goji berries and chrysanthemum, simmered in nourishing soups with poultry or lean pork, or added to congee. Traditionally favored by middle-aged and older adults as part of a daily wellness routine.

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