Panax

**Definition:** An araliaceous genus of plants that contains a number of pharmacologically active agents used as stimulants, sedatives, and tonics, especially in traditional medicine. Sometimes confused with Siberian ginseng (ELEUTHEROCOCCUS).

**Tree numbers:** - B01.875.800.575.912.250.087.500

**Synonyms:** - Ninjin - Schinseng - Ginseng - Jen Shen - Renshen - Shinseng