noun
- a plant with a thick root that is used in traditional medicine, especially in Asia
- the root of this plant, often dried and used as a supplement or herbal remedy
Examples
- Many people take ginseng supplements to boost their energy levels.
- The health food store sells various forms of ginseng root.
- Traditional Chinese medicine has used ginseng for thousands of years.
- She drinks ginseng tea every morning for its supposed health benefits.
- American ginseng grows wild in some parts of the eastern United States.
- The ginseng plant produces small red berries in the fall.