American Ginseng Slices Xi Yang Shen 500g Dried Panax quinquefolius Root for Tea and Decoction

American Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参) or Hua Qi Shen (花旗参), from Panax quinquefolius root. These dried slices are sun-dried without sulfur fumigation and sourced from Jilin Province. In TCM theory, American ginseng is sweet and slightly bitter with a cool nature, traditionally associated with nourishing qi and supporting yin. Traditionally enjoyed as a tea, in soups, or chewed directly. This is a food-grade herbal product and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried American ginseng root slices known in TCM as Xi Yang Shen (西洋参)
• Botanical source Panax quinquefolius, a classic adaptogenic root in traditional herbalism
• Large whole slices processed by drying and sun-curing without sulfur fumigation
• Sourced from Changbai Mountain region of Jilin Province, a recognized ginseng-growing area
• Suitable for daily tea, decoctions, soups, or chewing as a traditional tonic snack

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically light tan to golden brown with visible root texture and a firm, dry cut. The aroma is typically earthy and mildly sweet. When steeped or simmered, the taste is typically slightly sweet with a gentle lingering bitterness characteristic of American ginseng.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a mild daily herbal tea
• Simmer in chicken or pork soups for traditional nourishing broths
• Add to slow-cooked congee or herbal decoctions
• Chew a slice directly as a traditional tonic snack

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, American ginseng slices are commonly steeped as a daily tea, simmered in nourishing soups with poultry or lean pork, or added to congee. They are traditionally associated with replenishing qi and moistening yin, and are often chosen in warm seasons or by those preferring a cooler-natured ginseng. Slices may also be held in the mouth and chewed slowly as a folk tonic habit.

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