# ginseng

/ˈdʒɪnˌsɛŋ/ (US) · /dʒɪnsˈɛŋ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ginseng
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

a plant that people use to make medicine or tea. It is often sold as a way to help you feel more energetic or healthy.

For teachers: a slow-growing perennial plant of the Araliaceae family, valued for its medicinal properties and used in traditional herbal medicine. Often consumed as a tonic to improve vitality and reduce stress.

## Examples

- He drinks ginseng tea to help him stay awake.
- Many people take ginseng supplements during the winter months to boost their immune systems and energy levels.
- While traditionally associated with East Asian medicine, ginseng has gained global popularity as a natural adaptogen, purported to help the body resist physical and mental stress.

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