American Ginseng Root Slices Hua Qi Shen 500g Dried Herbal Decoction Pieces for Cooking and Tea

American Ginseng Root Slices, known in TCM as Hua Qi Shen (花旗参) or Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), from Panax quinquefolius. These dried root slices are a traditional Chinese herbal decoction piece valued in TCM theory for their sweet, slightly bitter flavor and cool nature. Traditionally associated with nourishing yin and supporting vitality, they are commonly simmered in soups, steeped in tea, or added to congee as a gentle daily wellness ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as American Ginseng root slices, Hua Qi Shen (花旗参), Panax quinquefolius
• Dried decoction pieces in short segment slice form
• 500g net weight per pack, 25g short segments packed as one unit
• In TCM theory, sweet and slightly bitter with a cool nature
• Traditionally used in soups, teas, and congee for gentle nourishment

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically light yellowish to pale tan with a firm, dry texture and a faint earthy ginseng aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquid is typically mild, slightly sweet, and gently bitter with a clean herbal finish. Actual color and taste may vary by batch.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in chicken or pork soup
• Steeped as a simple herbal tea
• Added to rice congee
• Used in slow-cooked decoctions
• Incorporated into everyday cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, American Ginseng is traditionally used to nourish yin, support qi, and clear deficiency heat. It is commonly simmered alone or with lean meat, goji berries, or red dates in soups and decoctions. Folk practice also includes steeping the slices in hot water as a daily tea or adding them to congee for gentle seasonal nourishment.

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