American Ginseng - Huaquishen
Panax quinquefolius Seeds per pack ~ 10 (Packed for 2025) DISCOUNTED BOTANICAL SAMPLE Huaquishen American Ginseng, scientifically known as Panax quinquefolius, is a type of ginseng native to North America, particularly prominent in regions like the United States and Canada. It's highly valued for its medicinal properties and has been used in traditional herbal medicine for centuries. Huaquishen American Ginseng is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Araliaceae family. It typically grows to a height of about 30-80 cm and features compound leaves with 5 leaflets arranged in a palmate pattern. The plant usually produces small greenish-white flowers that turn into red berries upon maturity. The most prized part of the Huaquishen American Ginseng plant is its root, which is fleshy and typically light tan or yellowish in color. The root often resembles the shape of a human body, with a main root (the "body") and smaller lateral roots (the "limbs"). The root's appearance and age c