noun
Asian ginseng; Panax ginseng
Refers specifically to the plant species Panax ginseng, used in traditional medicine.
オタネニンジンは漢方薬の原料として知られている。
Asian ginseng is known as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly historical; learners will almost always encounter the katakana form.
The name オタネニンジン (御種人参) literally means 'honorable seed carrot', referring to the plant's use and appearance. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.