Panax Collection

Panax pseudoginseng, tienchi ginseng
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Ginseng
5855187 Ginseng; (add.info.: American ginseng, Panax quinquefolius. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy)

Part of a Ginseng plant
5308112 Part of a Ginseng plant.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting part of a Ginseng plant. Ginseng is any one of the species of slow-growing perennial plants with fleshy roots)

Yellow flowered ginseng plant, Panax quinquefolium
5856648 Yellow flowered ginseng plant, Panax quinquefolium by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Yellow flowered ginseng plant, Panax quinquefolium)

Geranium aralia, Polyscias guilfoylei (Panax victoriae). Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1884

Ming aralia, Polyscias fruticosa (Panax fruticosus var. deleauana). Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1883

Dwarf ginseng, Panax trifolius. Lesser panax, Panax pusilla. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine

American ginseng, Panax quinquefolius. Five leaved panax or ginseng, Panax quinquefolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Strychnine tree and ginseng root
Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica 1, with fruit in section a, grain b, flower c, and ginseng, Panax quinquefolius 2, with flower d, root e, dried root f

Panax Ginseng or Japanese ginseng, and other plants. Date: 1690

Chinese ginseng plants
Panax Ginseng or Chinese ginseng plants. Date: 1690

Ginseng root
Panax Ginseng or Ginseng root (on right) and other plants. Date: 1690

Ginseng root
Panax Ginseng Quinquefolium Root. Date: 1891

Panax quinquefolium, ginseng
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Leontice thalictroides, beechdrops
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

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Panax, also known as ginseng, is a genus of plants that encompasses various species with incredible medicinal properties. One such species is Panax pseudoginseng, commonly referred to as tienchi ginseng. This particular type of ginseng has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries due to its numerous health benefits. Another notable member of the Panax family is the yellow-flowered ginseng plant, scientifically known as Panax quinquefolium. It possesses similar therapeutic qualities and has gained popularity worldwide for its adaptogenic properties. Geranium aralia and Ming aralia are two other plants belonging to the Polyscias genus that share similarities with Panax. Geranium aralia, or Polyscias guilfoylei, and Ming aralia, or Polyscias fruticosa, have been utilized in herbal remedies alongside ginseng due to their potential health-enhancing effects. Dwarf ginseng (Panax trifolius) is another intriguing member of this diverse genus. Despite its diminutive size compared to other varieties, it still contains valuable compounds found in larger counterparts. American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) holds a special place within the pantheon of medicinal herbs. Its roots have long been sought after for their rejuvenating properties and are often used as an ingredient in natural supplements. Interestingly enough, there exists a connection between the strychnine tree and ginseng root. Although they come from different botanical families altogether - Strychnos nux-vomica being associated with strychnine tree - both substances have garnered attention for their potential health benefits. Panax Ginseng or Japanese Ginseng stands out among its peers due to its unique characteristics originating from Japan's rich cultural heritage. Similarly revered are Chinese Ginseng plants which hold immense significance in traditional Chinese medicine practices owing to their potent medicinal properties.