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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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The key ingredients in this lightweight formula are retinal (a more effective form of retinol that's also gentler on skin), ginseng, and niacinamide to smooth fine lines, boost elasticity, and brighten your undereye area.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 July 2024
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This leave-in conditioning spray is packed with caffeine, ginseng, and vitamin E to help detangle your locks and leave them looking and feeling light, smooth, and frizz-free all day long.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
The nonalcoholic El Diablo is made with panax ginseng, which is used in herbal medicine as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, plus NA tequila, fresh lime juice, black currant syrup, ginger beer, disco inferno and bolivar bitters ($9).
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2024
Generally speaking, masks that contain natural extracts, such as ginseng to support the skin barrier and fermented yeast to strengthen skin, are also popular, according to Dr. Lolis.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 9 July 2024
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 July 2024
Add This Marc Anthony Spray for Strong, Long, Frizz-Free Hair
This leave-in conditioning spray is packed with caffeine, ginseng, and vitamin E to help detangle your locks and leave them looking and feeling light, smooth, and frizz-free all day long.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
The nonalcoholic El Diablo is made with panax ginseng, which is used in herbal medicine as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, plus NA tequila, fresh lime juice, black currant syrup, ginger beer, disco inferno and bolivar bitters ($9).
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2024
Generally speaking, masks that contain natural extracts, such as ginseng to support the skin barrier and fermented yeast to strengthen skin, are also popular, according to Dr. Lolis.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 9 July 2024
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“Ginseng.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ginseng. Accessed 27 Jul. 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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