Ginseng

Definitions

1. Any plant of two species of the genus Panax (Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolius), having forked roots supposed to have medicinal and aphrodisiac properties.
   countable, uncountable
2. The root of such a plant, or an extract of these roots.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“When the Afghan princes find⟳ it necessary to employ⟳ Chob-Chini, (the Jin-seng, or China root so celebrated as a purifier, tonic, and aphrodisiac) they choose⟳ the spring⟳ season.”

“Athletes' use⟳ of herbal supplements has skyrocketed in the past two decades. At the top of the list of popular herbs are echinacea and ginseng, whereas garlic, St. John's wort, soybean, ephedra and others are also surging in popularity or have⟳ been historically prevalent.”

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