faa1 kei4 sam1花旗參花旗参

Jyutpingfaa1 kei4 sam1

Yalefā kèih sām

名詞

Definition

American ginseng; a type of ginseng native to North America.

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How it's used

Often referred to simply as 花旗, this term highlights the historical trade connection between the United States and China. It is considered a cooling herb in traditional Chinese medicine, making it a popular choice for people who feel they have too much heat in their body. Unlike regular ginseng, which is often seen as heating, this variety is prized for its ability to nourish the yin without causing restlessness.

Measure word

loeng2両léung

Examples

gan6呢paai4排hou2好攰，gui6飲jam2啲di1花faa1旗kei4參sam1茶caa4補bou2下haa5啦。

I've been so tired lately, drink some American ginseng tea to boost your energy.

nei5你maai5買gam3咁do1多faa1花kei4旗sam1參faan1返heoi3去sung3送lai5禮aa4呀？

Are you buying so much American ginseng to give as gifts?

Common phrases

faa1花kei4旗sam1參caa4茶

American ginseng tea

cit3切pin2片faa1花kei4旗sam1參

sliced American ginseng

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 人參, which generally refers to Asian ginseng and is considered much more stimulating and warming. Using the wrong type for a specific health condition can sometimes be counterproductive in traditional medicine practices.