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American Ginseng

January 8, 2019

Scientific Name: Panax quinquefolius

Contains dammarane-type ginsenosides, or saponins, as the major biologically active constituents.

 

Tagged as:Plant Family: Araliaceae Summer Location: Bed 14 Type: Perrenial Use: TCM Use: Western Herbalism

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