American Ginseng 200g | Xi Yang Shen 西洋參

Hua Qi Shen (花旗參), American ginseng in small pieces, 200g. The cooling ginseng — quite distinct from Asian ginseng in Chinese medicine — in small pieces that are ready to brew or add to soup.

• 200g of American ginseng in small pieces
• Ready to brew — no slicing required
• Cooling, unlike warming Asian ginseng
• Suits warm weather and warm constitutions
• Mild, sweet-bitter, clean flavour

Traditional use of American Ginseng

American ginseng is treated as a distinct herb from Asian ginseng in Chinese medicine — cooling and fluid-generating rather than warming, which is why it is the one taken in hot weather.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Xi Yang Shen · Chinese 西洋參 (simplified 西洋参) · also written 花旗參 · pharmaceutical Latin Radix Panacis Quinquefolii · botanical name Panax quinquefolius · English: American ginseng, Wisconsin ginseng · Cantonese: fa kei sam

Chinese herbs are sold under many names. If you were given a different name or a prescription slip you cannot match, send it to us and we will identify it for you.

Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.