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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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Designed to be used directly after cleansing, the blend of herbal ingredients (including ginseng, skullcap, and madecassoside, a compound found in cica) works to support your skin barrier, reduce inflammation, and promote a more youthful-looking complexion.
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Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
The forest and its valuable ginseng, deer antlers, and lumber were for the Qing alone.
—Literary Hub, 14 Nov. 2025
Certain Herbal Supplements Herbal supplements like ginseng and green tea extract often contain hidden stimulants.
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The event was also presented in the midst of Sulwhasoo’s 60th anniversary celebration of its ginseng science.
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Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
The forest and its valuable ginseng, deer antlers, and lumber were for the Qing alone.
—Literary Hub, 14 Nov. 2025
Certain Herbal Supplements Herbal supplements like ginseng and green tea extract often contain hidden stimulants.
—Currie Engel, Health, 13 Nov. 2025
The event was also presented in the midst of Sulwhasoo’s 60th anniversary celebration of its ginseng science.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ginseng
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“Ginseng.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ginseng. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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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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