American Ginseng Slices Xi Yang Shen 150g Bottle Changbai Mountain Panax quinquefolius Root for Tea and Cooking

American Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), from Panax quinquefolius, the dried root cut into thin slices. Sourced from Northeast China and prepared by steaming and sun-drying, these slices are traditionally valued in TCM for a cool nature and sweet, slightly bitter flavor. Commonly simmered in tea, soups, or congee as a daily tonic herb. This is a food-grade agricultural product, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried American Ginseng root slices known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen 西洋参
• Botanical source Panax quinquefolius grown in Northeast China
• Prepared by traditional steaming and sun-drying process
• Thin 20mm slices convenient for tea, soup, and congee
• Sealed 150g bottle suitable for gifting and daily herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light tan color with a firm, dense texture and visible root rings. The aroma is typically mildly earthy and ginseng-like, and brewed slices yield a light amber tea with a sweet, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a mild herbal tea
• Simmer in chicken or pork soups for traditional nourishment
• Add to congee or slow-cooked dishes
• Chew a slice directly as a traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, American Ginseng is considered cool in nature with sweet and slightly bitter flavor, traditionally associated with nourishing qi and supporting yin. It is commonly simmered in teas, added to slow-cooked soups, or paired with other tonic herbs such as goji berry and red dates, especially during warm seasons or periods of fatigue in traditional practice.

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