Xi Yang Shen

Radix Panacis Quinquefolii

American Ginseng

Qi Tonic / Yin Tonic

About this herb

A cooling relative of Asian ginseng, used to tonify Qi while also nourishing Yin.

PinyinXi Yang Shen

Chinese西洋参

Latin (pharmaceutical)Radix Panacis Quinquefolii

EnglishAmerican Ginseng

CategoryQi Tonic / Yin Tonic

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