Panax Ginseng (Noun)
Meaning
Chinese herb with palmately compound leaves and small greenish flowers and forked aromatic roots believed to have medicinal powers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Panax ginseng is one of the most widely recognized and utilized Chinese herbs in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal powers.
- The Asian ginseng, scientifically known as panax ginseng, grows in the northern forests of China, Korea, and Eastern Siberia.
- Historically, panax ginseng was classified as a superior herb due to its rarity, efficacy, and the medicinal powers it possesses.
- Native Americans and Asians used to consume dried and peeled panax ginseng roots in teas or soups for medicinal benefits.
- Research on the properties of panax ginseng suggests that it can improve cognitive function, alleviate depression, and aid diabetes management.