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

American Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参) or Hua Qi Shen (花旗参), from Panax quinquefolius, the dried root cut into thin slices. In TCM theory this herb is sweet and slightly bitter with a cool nature, traditionally associated with nourishing qi and supporting yin. Sourced from Changbai Mountain in Jilin, these slices are sun-dried and suitable for tea, soups, and culinary use. This is a food-grade agricultural product, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Premium American Ginseng slices from Changbai Mountain, Jilin
• Botanical source Panax quinquefolius, cut from the dried root
• Known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), a classic qi-tonifying herb
• Extra-large thin slices, freshly cut and sun-dried for easy brewing
• Versatile for ginseng tea, herbal soups, congee, and daily wellness routines

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellow to light tan color with a firm, dense texture and visible radial markings. They carry a mild earthy aroma, and when steeped or simmered the taste is typically slightly sweet with a distinct gentle bitterness characteristic of American ginseng.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

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

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, American ginseng is traditionally used to support qi and nourish yin, often chosen in warm seasons or for those seeking a cooling ginseng option. Slices are commonly steeped alone or with chrysanthemum and goji berries, added to nourishing soups, or simmered in congee. It is a familiar ingredient in daily herbal tea routines and seasonal tonics.

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