panax

/ˈpeɪnæks/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant genus of the family Araliaceae, native to East Asia, and known for its medicinal properties.

“The traditional Chinese medicine relied heavily on the properties of the Panax plant for its healing powers.”

Synonyms

  • Asian ginseng
  • ginseng

Antonyms

  • poison
  • toxin