American Ginseng

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American ginseng root. Photo by Hubert K, Flickr Creative Commons

Environment, Foodways

10 Surprising Things about American Ginseng

May 13, 2019 | Andrea Mayorga

Someone is selling ginseng on eBay for $10,859.

Chocolate ginseng truffles

Health & Happiness: Chocolate Ginseng Truffles

April 17, 2019 | Betty Belanus

The taste of ginseng root is described as earthy and slightly sweet by some, and bitter by others.

American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius). Photo by Dan J. Pittillo, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

History, Traditional Knowledge

The Mysterious Powers of American Ginseng

March 27, 2019 | Astrid Stephenson

What medicinal and economic benefits does this native root hold?

ginseng tea

“Human Root” for the Holidays: Spiced Ginseng Tea

December 26, 2018 | Betty Belanus

American ginseng has linked the Appalachian Mountain region to China since the 1700s.

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