Sang Ji Sheng / Hu Ji Sheng (Taxillus chinensis & Viscum coloratum) — Dried Mistletoe Herb Slices for Decoction

Sang Ji Sheng and Hu Ji Sheng (Taxillus chinensis and Viscum coloratum) are dried stem and branch slices of two highly revered traditional herbs known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Sāng Jì Shēng (桑寄生) and Hú Jì Shēng (槲寄生), collectively called Jì Shēng (寄生). For centuries, these mistletoe herbs have been prized as wind-damp dispelling, Liver-and-Kidney tonifying, and bone-and-sinew strengthening botanicals, traditionally used to support the lower back, knees, and limbs. Their nature is bitter, sweet, and neutral, making them gentle yet profoundly effective for nourishing the Liver and Kidney, dispelling wind-damp, and harmonizing the channels and collaterals.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional wind-damp dispelling herb
• Dried Sang Ji Sheng and Hu Ji Sheng slices
• Taxillus chinensis and Viscum coloratum
• Suitable for decoction, soup, and herbal formulas
• New-crop, clean-cut quality from Anhui

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its brownish-green color, fibrous texture, and mild woody aroma. When decocted, the slices soften and release a gentle, slightly bitter and subtly sweet flavor, adding depth to herbal broths without overpowering companion ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style herbal decoction
• Soup and broth ingredient
• Herbal tea blends
• Traditional tonic formulas
• Seasonal slow-cooking

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Sang Ji Sheng and Hu Ji Sheng are decocted into soups, tonics, and longevity formulas to support the lower back, knees, and smooth movement of the limbs. They are common ingredients in wind-damp formulas, where they pair with ingredients like du huo, niu xi, and gou ji. As a daily tea, they are brewed alone or blended with jujube and goji berry for a light, mildly bitter infusion.

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