Panax zingiberensis
Family: Araliaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 20-60 cm tall. It keeps growing from year to year. The rootstock is fleshy and lies horizontal. There are 3-7 leaves at the ends of the stems. The leaves are compound with lobes arranged like fingers of a hand.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, SE Asia, Vietnam, Yunnan
How it is used for food
The dried roots are used in tonic teas and liqueurs.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Root, medicine
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Dang sa, San qi