Sang (Noun)
Meaning
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The forest floor was covered with a lush carpet of American sang, its long petioles and jagged leaves a sight to behold.
- In some areas, American sang was being harvested to meet the high demand for ginseng in traditional medicine.
- The indigenous people had used the sang plant for centuries to treat various ailments, from fever to fatigue.
- As the popularity of ginseng grew, sang became a sought-after alternative, prized for its adaptogenic properties.
- In the woods, Matt carefully unearthed a cluster of sang roots, making sure to leave enough for the plant to regrow.