Sahm Canadian Dried Ginseng Root | Whole Root for Tea & Soup | 4.2 oz
Sahm Canadian Dried Ginseng Root is whole, dried ginseng root (Panax quinquefolius) grown in Ontario, Canada — a single ingredient you can slice for ginseng tea or simmer in chicken soup. Sold by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse.
Whole dried ginseng root has been brewed into tea and simmered in soups for generations. Sahm offers the intact Ontario-grown root, so you can slice and use exactly the amount you need.
About Sahm Dried Ginseng Root
This is whole, intact dried ginseng root from Ontario, Canada — a single ingredient with no additives, sweeteners, or preservatives. Because it is whole, you control how much to slice for tea or soup.
Each 4.2 oz (120 g) bag holds enough for many cups of tea and family-sized soups.
What's Inside
- Canadian Ginseng Root (Panax quinquefolius)
- Whole ginseng root grown in Ontario, Canada, then dried. It naturally contains ginseng saponins (ginsenosides).
- 100% Pure — Nothing Added
- A single ingredient with no additives, sweeteners, colors, or preservatives — just dried ginseng root.
- Naturally Vegan & Caffeine-Free
- Made from ginseng root only, so it suits vegan and vegetarian cooking and contains no caffeine.
How to Use It
- Ginseng tea: Rinse and thinly slice a root, bring 4 cups (about 1 L) of water to a boil, add about 2 oz (60 g) of slices, lower the heat, and simmer for 2 hours. Enjoy two to four times a day, with honey for flavor.
- Ginseng chicken soup: Simmer about 2 oz (60 g) of root with one chicken (skin removed), 5 cups (about 1.2 L) of water, 5 dried red dates, and a pinch of salt.
- Slice pieces into other broths or porridge for an earthy aroma.
- Store in a cool, dry place; freezing is best for long-term storage.
What Makes It Different
This is the whole ginseng root, simply dried — nothing sliced, sweetened, or added. Whole roots let you slice exactly what you need and store the rest, and they make an attractive gift.
The 4.2 oz (120 g) bag is sourced by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse, so you skip the long wait of overseas shipping.
Good to know: if you are pregnant, nursing, take blood sugar or blood-thinning medication, or are awaiting surgery, consult a healthcare professional before use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sahm Canadian Dried Ginseng Root, and where is it from?
It is whole, dried ginseng root (Panax quinquefolius) grown in Ontario, Canada. The bag holds a single ingredient with nothing added, sold by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse, so North American orders arrive quickly.
How do I make ginseng tea with the whole root?
Rinse and thinly slice the root, bring 4 cups (about 1 L) of water to a boil, add about 2 oz (60 g) of slices, lower the heat, and simmer for 2 hours. Drink two to four times a day, with honey for flavor.
Is it pure ginseng, and who should be careful?
Yes, it is 100% dried ginseng root with nothing added, so it is naturally vegan and caffeine-free. If you are pregnant, nursing, take blood sugar or blood-thinning medication, or are awaiting surgery, consult a healthcare professional before use. Store it in a cool, dry place.
How is the whole root different from the slices or fine roots?
This is the whole dried ginseng root, so you slice your own amount. The dried slices are pre-cut cross-sections, and the red ginseng baby roots are steamed fine roots. The Sahm extract and concentrate are liquid and paste forms.
Want to explore more ginseng? Explore More Ginseng at Kosbee.
