Associations to the word «Panax»

Wiktionary

PANAX, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Araliaceae   — ginseng.
PANAX QUINQUEFOLIUS, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Araliaceae   — American ginseng, used in Chinese medicine as a tonic.

Dictionary definition

PANAX, noun. Perennial herbs of eastern North America and Asia having aromatic tuberous roots: ginseng.

Wise words

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