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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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As a refresher, ginseng has anti-inflammatory properties that can help with puffiness.
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Devon Abelman, Allure, 30 June 2024
Some people believe that natural remedies, such as echinacea, vitamin C, probiotics, elderberry, ginseng, and zinc, may help to prevent or treat viral illnesses like colds and flu.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
There’s also ginseng and niacinamide to help depuff, brighten, and hydrate, and they’re all formulated into a quick-to-absorb serum that feels weightless on the skin.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
In another study involving more than 160 adults aged 65 or older without dementia, ginseng slowed down memory loss and reduced the risk of progressing to dementia.45
Ginseng supplements are generally safe, but there are concerns about their long-term safety.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 23 Oct. 2024
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Devon Abelman, Allure, 30 June 2024
Some people believe that natural remedies, such as echinacea, vitamin C, probiotics, elderberry, ginseng, and zinc, may help to prevent or treat viral illnesses like colds and flu.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
There’s also ginseng and niacinamide to help depuff, brighten, and hydrate, and they’re all formulated into a quick-to-absorb serum that feels weightless on the skin.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
In another study involving more than 160 adults aged 65 or older without dementia, ginseng slowed down memory loss and reduced the risk of progressing to dementia.45
Ginseng supplements are generally safe, but there are concerns about their long-term safety.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Ginseng.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ginseng. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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