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Definition of American ginseng
1. Noun. North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng.
Exact synonyms: Panax Quinquefolius, Sang
Group relationships: Genus Panax, Panax
Terms within: Ginseng
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Panax, Panax
Terms within: Ginseng
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Definition of American ginseng
1. Noun. ''Panax quinquefolius'', source of an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com