American Ginseng Slices 250g Changbai Mountain Five Year Root Slice for Soup and Tea

American Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), from Panax quinquefolius root. These 250g sliced roots from Changbai Mountain, Jilin, are cut into 1.0-1.2cm pieces for easy decoction. In TCM theory, American ginseng is cool in nature, sweet and slightly bitter, and enters the Heart, Lung, and Kidney channels. Traditionally used to support vitality and fluids, it is suited for soups, teas, and daily nourishment.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Panax quinquefolius root slices, TCM name Xi Yang Shen (西洋参)
• Sourced from Changbai Mountain, Jilin, China
• Five-year cultivated roots sliced into 1.0-1.2cm pieces
• 250g net weight in a round jar for convenient storage
• Traditionally used in TCM for cooling nourishment and vitality support

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically light beige to pale yellow with a firm, dry texture and a faint earthy aroma. When decocted or steeped, they yield a mild, slightly sweet and subtly bitter taste. Color and aroma may vary slightly by batch.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add to soups or broths during cooking
• Simmer as a solo decoction or with other herbs
• Steep slices in hot water as a daily tea
• Cook with rice to make a nourishing congee

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, American ginseng is traditionally used to tonify qi and nourish yin, often for feelings of fatigue or dryness. It is commonly decocted alone or with herbs like wolfberry and jujube, added to chicken or pork soups, or simmered in congee. Folk practice often uses it in summer or during seasonal transitions to support fluids and vitality.

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