Ginseng

Ginseng was a type of herb that could be found in the Realms.
==Availability==
Places in the Realms where ginseng was known to grow or be cultivated were:
* In Faerûn, Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue sold ginseng in its section of wizard supplies.
===Beyond Faerûn===
* The nation of Wa.
* In Xiousing, a small Shou district in the city of Marsember, ginseng was grown by Shen's Herb Garden.
==Usages==
* The process for creating a homunculus that was devised by the alchemist Askrim required a large leaf from a ginseng or alternatively the whole plant.
* Ginseng was a material component for the shocking grasp spell.
* Some used ginseng in the making of incense.
* Some were known to cultivate ginseng for medicinal purposes.
* Ginseng could be used to make tea.
* The root was believed to possess aphrodisiacal qualities.
==History==
In the 14 century DR, ginseng was one of many goods transported along the Spice Road.
==Appendix==
===Appearances===
:;Novels
::Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal
===External Links===
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===References===
Category:Herbs
Category:Spell components
Category:Vegetation
Category:Aphrodisiacs
Category:Plants
Category:Roots
Category:Food and drink from Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue
Category:Food and drink from Toril
Category:Food and drink from Faerûn
Category:Food and drink from Wa
Category:Food and drink from Marsember
Category:Food and drink from Cormyr
Category:Food and drink from Interior Faerûn