American Ginseng Root Slices 100g Round Jar 0.8-1.0cm Changbai Mountain Panax quinquefolius for Tea and Soup

American Ginseng Root Slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), from Panax quinquefolius. These dried root slices originate from Changbai Mountain and are cut to 0.8-1.0 cm pieces. In TCM theory, American ginseng is considered cool in nature, sweet and slightly bitter, and traditionally associated with the Heart, Lung, and Kidney channels. Traditionally used to support vitality and replenish qi and yin. Commonly prepared as a tea, decoction, or added to soups.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), Panax quinquefolius root slices
• Sourced from Changbai Mountain, a traditional growing region
• Cut into uniform 0.8-1.0 cm slices for easy brewing and cooking
• Cool in nature and sweet-slightly bitter in TCM theory
• Packaged in a 100g round jar for convenient storage

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically light yellowish-brown with a firm, dry texture. They have a mild, earthy aroma. When brewed or decocted, the liquid is typically pale golden with a subtly sweet and slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a daily herbal tea
• Simmered in decoctions with other herbs
• Added to soups or congee
• Used in seasonal tonic preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, American ginseng is traditionally used to replenish qi and yin, and to generate fluids. It is often prepared as a solo tea or combined with herbs such as wolfberry or jujube. Folk practice includes adding the slices to chicken or pork soups for a nourishing broth, or simmering them in congee. It is valued as a cooling, restorative herb in warmer months.

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