: 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)
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: the root of a ginseng
Illustration of ginseng
1 root
2 leaves and flowers
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebAccording to Hill, the ingredients to look for in hair growth shampoo include but are not limited to Brazillian ginseng, essential orange, and lavender oils, as well as peppermint, rosemary, ashwagandha, and camellia. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 23 Aug. 2022 As though reviewing over-the-counter cold remedies, Evans takes me through a long list of plants and their extracts—ashwagandha, L-theanine, rhodiola, cordyceps, Siberian ginseng, and more—along with the physiological impact of each. Tamar Adler, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2022 The ingredients listed for that product include ginseng root and tribulus terrestris, a leafy plant. Elliot Lewis, NBC News, 12 July 2022 But one particular adaptogen, ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng, has been creating even more than the usual buzz. Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 28 July 2022 Panax ginseng promotes hair growth by supporting the health of hair follicles. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 June 2022 The ingredients that make this mask special are bamboo, charcoal, ginseng and tea tree extracts. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 Our pros love the convenience of Nuun Energy, which are dissolvable drink tablets that deliver a powerful blend of organic green tea, ginseng, B vitamins and electrolytes for a quick energy boost. Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Nasm-cpt, Good Housekeeping, 10 June 2022 Lightly fragranced with ginseng, this moisturizer is very appealing with its powerhouse ingredients, look and smell.The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 May 2022 See More