American Ginseng 西洋参

Panax quinquefolius

American Ginseng is classified as cool in nature and sweet,micro-bitter in flavour, entering the Heart, Lung, Kidney meridians. In traditional practice it is described as a herb that benefits qi and yin, and it is most often considered when the presentation includes dry mouth.

Reference articles

• Overview

  American Ginseng (西洋参) — Complete Guide

• Benefits and Traditional Uses

  American Ginseng: Benefits and Traditional Uses

• Dosage and How to Prepare

  American Ginseng: Dosage and How to Prepare

• Safety, Cautions and Interactions

  American Ginseng: Safety, Cautions and Interactions

• How to Judge Quality

  American Ginseng: How to Judge Quality

• Storage and Shelf Life

  American Ginseng: Storage and Shelf Life

• What Modern Research Says

  American Ginseng: What Modern Research Says

• Classic Combinations

  American Ginseng: Classic Combinations

• Buying Guide

  American Ginseng: Buying Guide

• Common Questions

  American Ginseng — Frequently Asked Questions