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.

Appearances

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