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.

History
In the 14 century DR, ginseng was one of many goods transported across the Spice Road.

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.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal