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a
: 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
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Boasting a host of anti-inflammatory ingredients like green tea extract, allantoin, rhubarb, and ginseng root, the spray is super soothing (and eczema-safe) on irritated or sensitive skin.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
This influx of hydration is probably due to ingredients like glycerin, and ginseng root extract, both of which are ingredients intended to leave your skin looking not only more moisturized, but generally healthier.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2025
For thousands of years, ashwagandha (Indian ginseng or winter cherry) has been used in Ayurvedic medicine—India's traditional medicine system—due to its many health benefits.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025
It’s also called ginseng andin, Peruvian ginseng, lepidium meyenii and Lepidium peruvianum.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 25 Apr. 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
This influx of hydration is probably due to ingredients like glycerin, and ginseng root extract, both of which are ingredients intended to leave your skin looking not only more moisturized, but generally healthier.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2025
For thousands of years, ashwagandha (Indian ginseng or winter cherry) has been used in Ayurvedic medicine—India's traditional medicine system—due to its many health benefits.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025
It’s also called ginseng andin, Peruvian ginseng, lepidium meyenii and Lepidium peruvianum.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ginseng
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“Ginseng.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ginseng. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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ginseng
noun
gin·seng
ˈjin-ˌsaŋ 
-ˌseŋ,
-(ˌ)siŋ
1
: a Chinese herb with small greenish flowers and red berries
also
: a closely related herb of North America
2
: the forked fragrant root of the ginseng used especially as a medicine in China
Medical Definition
1
a
: 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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