American Ginseng Slices Xi Yang Shen Bulk Dried Herbal Root for Decoction and Soup

American Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), from Panax quinquefolius root. These dried root slices are a traditional herbal decoction piece used in Chinese wellness practice. 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 in decoctions, soups, and congee for gentle qi support and yin nourishment. Store in a cool, dry, dark place and keep sealed against moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Identifiable single herb: American Ginseng root slices, Panax quinquefolius
• Known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参) with cool, sweet-bitter properties
• Dried decoction-piece form suitable for simmering and soup preparation
• Bulk loose slices offered in multiple specifications for flexible purchasing
• Traditional TCM herb associated with Heart, Lung, and Kidney channels

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale yellowish to light tan with a firm, dry texture and a faint earthy, slightly sweet herbal aroma. When simmered or brewed, the liquid is typically light golden with a mild sweet-bitter taste. Actual color and aroma may vary by batch and storage conditions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Added to slow-cooked soups and broths
• Cooked into congee or rice porridge
• Brewed alone as a simple herbal tea
• Used in seasonal tonic food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Xi Yang Shen (西洋参) is often simmered alone or with herbs such as wolfberry and jujube in decoctions and soups. It is traditionally associated with gentle qi support and yin nourishment, and is commonly used in slow-cooked broths, congee, and seasonal tonic foods. Folk practice favors thin slices for easy release of flavor during long simmering.

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