Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of plants of the order Araliaceæ, type of the series Panaceæ, characterized by the two-celled ovary, pedicels jointed under the flower, usually panicled or racemed umbles, and obliquely decurrent stigmas.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun A genus of perennial herbs of eastern North America and Asia having aromatic tuberous roots: ginseng.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun perennial herbs of eastern North America and Asia having aromatic tuberous roots: ginseng
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Examples
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The Chinese were referring to panax ginseng, a variety grown in China.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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The Chinese were referring to panax ginseng, a variety grown in China.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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The Chinese were referring to panax ginseng, a variety grown in China.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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The Chinese were referring to panax ginseng, a variety grown in China.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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Indeed, the reverence in which some hold ginseng is reflected in its botanical name panax, which is derived from the Greek word for panacea.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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Indeed, the reverence in which some hold ginseng is reflected in its botanical name panax, which is derived from the Greek word for panacea.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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Indeed, the reverence in which some hold ginseng is reflected in its botanical name panax, which is derived from the Greek word for panacea.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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Indeed, the reverence in which some hold ginseng is reflected in its botanical name panax, which is derived from the Greek word for panacea.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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CAUTION: Some people may find panax ginseng too stimulating, especially if used before bedtime.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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In addition to panax, American ginseng or Panax quinquefolius see page 94 is very popular in China.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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