American Ginseng Slices 1.8-2.5cm Xi Yang Shen 200g Large Cut Root for Tea and Soup

American Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参), from Panax quinquefolius root. These 1.8-2.5cm large slices are a dried decoction piece traditionally valued in TCM for its sweet, slightly bitter flavor and cool nature, entering the Heart, Lung, and Kidney channels. Traditionally used to support vitality and fluids. Enjoy as a tea, in soups, or chewed directly.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Panax quinquefolius root, the source of American Ginseng
• Large 1.8-2.5cm slices for easy handling and even extraction
• Dried decoction piece form ready for tea, soup, or direct chewing
• In TCM theory, cool in nature with sweet and slightly bitter flavor
• 200g bottled supply for regular home preparation

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically light beige to pale yellow with a firm, dry texture and a faint earthy aroma. When brewed or decocted, the liquid is typically mild, slightly sweet, and gently bitter with a clean finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a daily herbal tea
• Simmered in soups or broths
• Decocted with other herbs
• Chewed directly as a tonic slice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Xi Yang Shen is traditionally used to tonify qi and nourish yin, often prepared as a solo decoction, tea, or added to soups with lean meat. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Mai Dong or Wu Wei Zi in traditional formulas. Folk practice includes chewing a slice slowly for daily support.

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