American Ginseng Slices 100g Round Jar Large 1.2-1.4cm Hua Qi Shen for Soups and Decoctions

American Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参) or Hua Qi Shen (花旗参), from Panax quinquefolius. These dried root slices come in a 100g round jar and measure approximately 1.2-1.4cm. In TCM theory, American ginseng is considered cool in nature, sweet and slightly bitter in flavor, and associated with the Heart, Lung, and Kidney channels. Traditionally used to support vitality and fluids, it is commonly prepared in soups, decoctions, and teas.

Key Selling Points

• 100g round jar of dried American ginseng root slices
• Slices measure approximately 1.2-1.4cm for easy use
• Known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参) or Hua Qi Shen (花旗参)
• Botanical source Panax quinquefolius root
• Traditionally prepared in soups, decoctions, and teas

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically light yellowish-brown with a firm, dry texture. They have a mild, earthy aroma. When decocted or simmered, the liquid is typically lightly sweet with a subtle bitter note and a smooth, lingering finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in soups with lean meat or chicken
• Decocted alone or with other herbs
• Brewed as a daily herbal tea
• Added to congee during cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, American ginseng is traditionally used to support qi and fluids, and is often paired with herbs such as wolfberry or jujube. It is commonly simmered in soups or decocted for daily vitality support, especially during warmer months or after exertion. Traditional preparations often involve slow cooking to extract its beneficial compounds.

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