American Ginseng Slices Xi Yang Shen 500g Dried Panax quinquefolius Root for Tea and Cooking

American Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), from Panax quinquefolius root. These dried slices are a classic cooling tonic herb traditionally associated with nourishing qi and supporting yin. In TCM theory, American ginseng is sweet and slightly bitter with a cool nature, entering the heart, lung, and kidney channels. Traditionally enjoyed as a tea, simmered in soups, or added to congee as part of daily herbal wellness.

Key Selling Points

• Dried American ginseng root slices known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen
• Botanical source Panax quinquefolius, a classic ginseng-family herb
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a cooling qi tonic that supports yin
• Convenient pre-sliced form ready for tea, soup, or congee
• Suitable for daily herbal cooking and seasonal wellness routines

Quality & Sensory

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

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 for gentle herbal flavor
• Chew a slice directly as a traditional daily practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, American ginseng is traditionally used to tonify qi and nourish yin, often chosen in warm seasons or for those seeking a cooling alternative to Asian ginseng. Slices are commonly steeped alone or with chrysanthemum and goji berries, simmered in nourishing soups, or added to congee. It is a familiar herb in Cantonese-style slow-cooked soups and everyday herbal tea routines.

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