What is ginseng?

Ginseng - Chinese herb w/palmate compound leaves, small greenish flowers & forked aromatic roots thought to have medicinal powers.

Answered by Jansen A. - 239 days ago at 12:36am on Jun 18 2011

Ginseng:1:aromatic root of ginseng plants; 2:Chinese herb with palmately compound leaves and small greenish flowers and forked aromatic roots believed to have medicinal powers.

Answered - 290 days ago at 5:47pm on Apr 27 2011

Ginseng is a slow growing herb, which consists of a light colored root, a single stalk and long oval green leaves. It possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer elements.

Answered by Mike J. - 526 days ago at 12:02pm on Sep 04 2010

Ginseng: (n), any of several plants of the genus Panax, esp. P. pseudoginseng, of eastern Asia, or P. qinquefolius, of North America, having an aromatic root used medicinally.

Answered by Mike M. - 747 days ago at 9:16am on Jan 26 2010

Ginseng is a Chinese herb that is used to relieve fatigue, weakness from disease and injury, and prolonged emotional stress.

Answered by Jessica G. - 1051 days ago at 3:07pm on Mar 27 2009

Ginseng is a herbal supplement . Many people believe the ginseng plant has mystical healing powers and health benefits.

Answered by Ashley N. - 1056 days ago at 5:50pm on Mar 22 2009

Ginseng is a Chinese herb with compound leaves, small greenish flowers, and forked aromatic roots said to have medicinal powers.

Answered by Lynette L. - 1069 days ago at 12:35am on Mar 10 2009

The roots of this slow-growing plant have been valued in Chinese medicine. The two most commonly used species are Asian ginseng.

Answered by Julie F. - 1072 days ago at 10:23am on Mar 07 2009