Ginseng

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Ginseng is the root of various perennial plants belonging to the genus Panax, characterized by the presence of active compounds like ginsenosides and gintonin. It is highly valued in traditional medicine, particularly in East Asia, and is commonly used as a dietary supplement. Major species include Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng), American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), and South China ginseng (Panax notoginseng).