ON THIS PLANT
American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius, Panacis quinquefolis) is a herbaceous perennial plant in the ivy family, commonly used as an herb in traditional Chinese medicine. It is native to eastern North America, though it is also cultivated in China. Since the 18th century, American ginseng (P. quinquefolius) has been primarily exported to Asia, where it is highly valued for its cooling and sedative medicinal effects. It is considered to represent the cooling yin qualities, while Asian ginseng embodies the warmer aspects of yang.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Panax
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 3-7
- Mature Height
- 20 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- White, Green, Yellow
- Flower Size
- 2.54 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Native Area
- Deciduous forests from Midwest to Maine, Appalachian and Ozark regions, Eastern Canada
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en American ginseng en Ginseng en Sheng en Occidental ginseng en Sang en American Ginseng Root en Canadian Ginseng en Dwarf-Groundroot en Five-Fingers en Man's Health en Red Berry en Tartar Root en Five-leaved Ginseng
