| 释义 |
gin·seng
\ˈjinˌsaŋ, -ˌsaiŋ, -ˌseŋ, -ˌsiŋ; -in(t)siŋ, -in(t)sēŋ\ noun
also gen·seng \“, ˈjen-\
(-s)
Etymology: Chinese (Pekingese) jen2-shen1
1. : a Chinese herb (Panax schinseng) having 5-foliolate leaves and umbels of small greenish flowers succeeded by scarlet berries
2. : any of several plants (genus Panax) related to or used as substitutes for the Chinese ginseng; especially : a No. American woodland herb (P. quinquefolius) with 5-foliolate leaves
3. : the aromatic root of either Chinese or American ginseng that has a sweetish taste suggestive of licorice and is highly valued as a medicine in China though of value chiefly as a demulcent |