: a Chinese perennial herb (Panax ginseng synonym P. schinseng of the family Araliaceae, the ginseng family) having five leaflets on each leaf, scarlet berries, and an aromatic root used in herbal medicine especially in eastern Asia
b
: any of several plants related to ginseng
especially: a North American herb (P. quinquefolius)
2
: the root of a ginseng
Illustration of ginseng
1 root
2 leaves and flowers
Examples of ginseng in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebSilver still flowed into China, but so did ginseng, furs, and opium.—Salvatore Babones, Foreign Affairs, 7 June 2015 Made with natural ingredients that strengthen and nourish the hair—including keratin, argan oil, and ginseng root extract—the powder touches up the roots with blonde, brown, and black pigment.—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 July 2024 Examples of natural blood thinners include cinnamon, ginger, ginseng, and turmeric.—Steffini Stalos, Health, 25 July 2024 The key ingredients in this lightweight formula are retinal (a more effective form of retinol that's also gentler on skin), ginseng, and niacinamide to smooth fine lines, boost elasticity, and brighten your undereye area.—Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for ginseng
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: a Chinese perennial herb (Panax ginseng synonym P. schinseng of the family Araliaceae, the ginseng family) having 5-foliolate leaves, scarlet berries, and an aromatic root valued especially locally as a medicine
b
: any of several plants (especially genus Panax) related to or used as substitutes for the Chinese ginseng
especially: a North American woodland herb (P. quinquefolius)
2
: the aromatic root of a ginseng that is used in herbal medicine especially in eastern Asia
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