American Ginseng Slices Gift Box 96g 12 Jars 1.2-1.4cm Panax quinquefolius for Tea and Cooking

American Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), from Panax quinquefolius root. This 96g gift box contains 12 small jars of 1.2-1.4cm sliced Canadian ginseng, a cultivated root prized in TCM for its sweet, slightly bitter flavor and cool nature. Traditionally used to support vitality and replenish qi and yin, it is commonly steeped in tea or added to soups. Store in a cool, dry place and avoid combining with Li Lu, Wu Ling Zhi, or radish.

Key Selling Points

• 96g gift box with 12 small jars of sliced American ginseng
• Root slices measure 1.2-1.4cm for easy tea and soup use
• Panax quinquefolius root, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen
• Cool, sweet-bitter nature traditionally used to replenish qi and yin
• Convenient sliced form for brewing, decoctions, and cooking

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically light beige to pale yellow with a firm, dry texture and a mild earthy aroma. When steeped or simmered, the brew is typically lightly sweet with a subtle bitter finish and a clean, refreshing character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a daily tea
• Add to soups or broths during cooking
• Simmer in a decoction with other herbs
• Include in congee for a traditional tonic dish

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, American ginseng is considered cool in nature with a sweet, slightly bitter flavor and is traditionally used to replenish qi and nourish yin. It is often steeped alone as a tea or simmered in soups and decoctions, sometimes paired with herbs such as wolfberry or jujube. Traditional practice avoids combining it with Li Lu, Wu Ling Zhi, or radish.

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