Panax
Synonyms
Ginseng
Ginsengs
Jen Shen
Jen Shens
Ninjin
Ninjins
Panax ginseng
Panax ginsengs
Panaxs
Renshen
Renshens
Schinseng
Schinsengs
Shen, Jen
Shens, Jen
Shinseng
Shinsengs
ginsengs, Panax
An araliaceous genus of plants that contains a number of pharmacologically active agents used as stimulants, sedatives, and tonics, especially in traditional medicine. Sometimes confused with Siberian ginseng (ELEUTHEROCOCCUS).