ginseng
/'dʤinseɳ/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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Chinese herb with palmately compound leaves and small greenish flowers and forked aromatic roots believed to have medicinal powers
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aromatic root of ginseng plants
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