ginseng /ˈd͡ʒɪnsɛŋ/ noun2 •Any plant of two species of the genus Panax (Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolius), having forked roots supposed to have medicinal and aphrodisiac properties. •The root of such a plant, or an extract of these roots.When the Afghan princes find it necessary to employ Chob-Chini, (the Jin-seng, or China root so celebrated as a purifier, tonic, and aphrodisiac) they choose the spring season. — 1855 formsginsengs
