American Ginseng Slices Xi Yang Shen Loose Weight Dried Root Slices for Tea and Cooking

American Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), from Panax quinquefolius root, cut into thin slices. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice as a cooling-tonic root, it is considered sweet with a slightly bitter taste and associated with the heart, lung, and kidney channels. Commonly simmered in teas, soups, or congee, or chewed directly. Store in a cool, dry place. This product is a food item and does not replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried American Ginseng root slices sold loose by weight
• Botanical source Panax quinquefolius known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen
• Sliced form convenient for tea, soup, congee, or direct chewing
• Traditionally regarded as a cooling tonic herb in Chinese herbal practice
• Sourced from Changbai Mountain region and stored in cool dry conditions

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale to light golden with a firm, dense texture and faint ring markings. The aroma is typically mild and earthy, and the taste is traditionally described as slightly sweet with a lingering bitter note when chewed or brewed.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in soups or broths with poultry or pork
• Add to congee or slow-cooked dishes
• Chew a slice directly as a traditional snack

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, American ginseng is traditionally used to nourish qi and yin and is often chosen in warm seasons or for those preferring a cooling tonic. Slices are commonly steeped alone or with chrysanthemum or goji berries, added to double-boiled soups, or simmered in congee. It is also a customary gift herb during holidays.

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