Definition: An araliaceous genus of plants that contains a number of pharmacologically active agents used as stimulants, sedatives, and tonics, especially in traditional medicine. Sometimes confused with Siberian ginseng (ELEUTHEROCOCCUS).
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ExamplesPanax notoginseng
Other names Panax ginseng; Ginseng; ginsengs, Panax; ginseng, Panax; Shinsengs; Shens, Jen; Shen, Jen; Schinsengs; Renshens; Panaxs; Panax ginsengs; Ninjins; Jen Shens; Ginsengs; Shinseng; Schinseng; Renshen; Ninjin; Jen Shen