Panax

Panax is a genus of plants in the family Araliaceae. The name "Panax" means "all heal" in Greek, reflecting the traditional use of these plants in herbal medicine. The most well-known species in this genus is Panax ginseng, also known as Asian ginseng or Korean ginseng.

Species[edit | edit source]

There are about 11 species of Panax, including:

Panax ginseng – Asian ginseng
Panax quinquefolius – American ginseng
Panax notoginseng – Notoginseng
Panax vietnamensis – Vietnamese ginseng
Panax trifolius – Dwarf ginseng

Description[edit | edit source]

Panax plants are perennial herbs. They have palmately compound leaves and umbels of small flowers. The fruit is a small red berry.

Uses[edit | edit source]

Panax species are used in traditional medicine in East Asia and North America. The roots of Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolius are used to make ginseng, a popular herbal supplement. Panax notoginseng is used in traditional Chinese medicine to stop bleeding and reduce swelling.

Cultivation[edit | edit source]

Panax species are cultivated for their roots, which are harvested after several years of growth. The plants prefer a cool, shady environment and rich, well-drained soil.

See also[edit | edit source]

Panax Resources
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