ginseng

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ginseng

A gardener carefully harvests a ginseng root from the soil.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A medicinal plant: Ginseng refers to a slow-growing perennial plant, primarily of the genus Panax, characterized by its fleshy roots, palmately compound leaves, and small greenish-white flowers. It is native to East Asia and North America.
    • The aromatic root of this plant: More commonly, "ginseng" denotes the forked, aromatic root of the plant, which is harvested, dried, and used in traditional medicine and as a dietary supplement. It is believed to have various health-promoting and restorative properties.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Plant):
    • The ginseng plant requires specific shade and soil conditions to thrive.
    • Wild ginseng is becoming increasingly rare in its native forests.
  • Noun (Root):
    • She takes a daily supplement containing powdered ginseng.
    • In traditional medicine, ginseng is often brewed into a tea.
Advanced Usage
  • "to harvest ginseng": to collect the roots of the ginseng plant, often referring to a regulated or seasonal activity.
    • It is illegal to harvest wild ginseng out of season in this state.
  • "ginseng extract": a concentrated liquid form of the active compounds derived from the ginseng root.
    • This energy drink contains ginseng extract and caffeine.
Variants and Related Words
  • Panax ginseng (n): The scientific name for Asian ginseng, also known as Korean ginseng.
  • American ginseng (n): A related species () native to North America.
  • Siberian ginseng (n): A common name for , a different plant with similar adaptogenic uses (Note: This is not a true ginseng of the genus).
Synonyms
  • Medicinal root: A general term for roots used in healing practices.
  • Adaptogen: A substance, like ginseng, believed to help the body resist stressors.
Related Phrases and Compounds
  • Ginseng tea: A beverage made by steeping ginseng root in hot water.
    • He drinks ginseng tea every morning for vitality.
  • Ginseng farm: A place where ginseng plants are cultivated.
    • The family runs a successful ginseng farm in the mountains.
ginseng

A gardener carefully harvests a ginseng root from the soil.

Noun
  1. Chinese herb with palmately compound leaves and small greenish flowers and forked aromatic roots believed to have medicinal powers
  2. aromatic root of ginseng plants

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