American Ginseng Slices 40g Gift Box Dried Herbal Root for Cooking and Soup

Dried American Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), from Panax quinquefolius. These sliced roots are a traditional herbal ingredient used in cooking and decoction. In TCM theory, American ginseng is considered cool in nature, sweet and slightly bitter, and associated with the Heart, Lung, and Kidney channels. Traditionally used to support vitality. This 40g gift box is suitable for simmering in soups or brewing as a gentle herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), the sliced root of Panax quinquefolius
• Sourced from Jilin, China and dried by a traditional drying process
• Presented in a gift box, suitable for personal use or as a present
• Sliced form is convenient for cooking, simmering, or brewing
• In TCM theory, associated with cool nature and sweet slightly bitter flavor

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically light beige to pale yellow with a firm, dry texture. They have a mild, earthy herbal aroma. When simmered or brewed, the liquid is typically light golden with a subtly sweet and slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in soups
• Brewed as a herbal tea
• Added to congee
• Used in slow-cooked decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, American ginseng is traditionally used in decoctions and soups to support vitality, often paired with herbs such as wolfberry or jujube. It is commonly simmered slowly or steeped in hot water. Traditional preparations often involve cooking the slices with meat or grains to make nourishing soups and congee.

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