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- 2 leaves and flowers
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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
Examples of ginseng in a Sentence
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This supplement contains premium CBD, l-arginine, ginseng, saw palmetto and other natural ingredients.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
Brazilian ginseng root extract and caffeine work in tandem to reduce puffiness, lending a more rested and brighter appearance while boosting hydration at the same time, says Dr. Garshick.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
The mystery ingredients were doozies: cipollini onions, bamboo shoots, mustard, marshmallows, chicken livers, black garlic, ginseng and more.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
The blend of Korean red pine extract and red ginseng sinks in right away, working to replenish dry skin, smooth fine lines, and boost glow.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
In addition to these ingredients, ginseng is a popular hair growth shampoo ingredient that can reduce inflammation and extend the growing phase for longer, stronger strands.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Oct. 2023
Bobo's remains were eventually found in some woods by ginseng hunters in September 2014.
—CBS News, 28 Feb. 2024
The formula is spiked with hyaluronic acid to moisturize, plus ginseng and pomegranate extracts to condition and nourish hair and scalp.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Coffee bean extract and ginseng both help to address puffiness while vitamin C and niacinamide work at the cellular level to brighten under-eye skin and fight free-radicals.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2024
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
Brazilian ginseng root extract and caffeine work in tandem to reduce puffiness, lending a more rested and brighter appearance while boosting hydration at the same time, says Dr. Garshick.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
The mystery ingredients were doozies: cipollini onions, bamboo shoots, mustard, marshmallows, chicken livers, black garlic, ginseng and more.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
The blend of Korean red pine extract and red ginseng sinks in right away, working to replenish dry skin, smooth fine lines, and boost glow.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
In addition to these ingredients, ginseng is a popular hair growth shampoo ingredient that can reduce inflammation and extend the growing phase for longer, stronger strands.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Oct. 2023
Bobo's remains were eventually found in some woods by ginseng hunters in September 2014.
—CBS News, 28 Feb. 2024
The formula is spiked with hyaluronic acid to moisturize, plus ginseng and pomegranate extracts to condition and nourish hair and scalp.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Coffee bean extract and ginseng both help to address puffiness while vitamin C and niacinamide work at the cellular level to brighten under-eye skin and fight free-radicals.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 17 Feb. 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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