Fang Feng Slices (Saposhnikovia divaricata) — Dried Wind-Dispelling Herb, 500g

Fang Feng Slices (Saposhnikovia divaricata) are the dried root slices of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Fáng Fēng (防风), also called Radix Saposhnikoviae or Ledebouriella Root. For centuries, Fang Feng has been prized as a wind-dispelling, exterior-releasing herb, traditionally used to address wind-cold and wind-damp patterns, headache, joint discomfort, and sluggish surface circulation. Its nature is pungent, sweet, and slightly warm, making it a gentle yet dependable herb for releasing the exterior and harmonizing the body's defensive qi.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional wind-dispelling and exterior-releasing herb
• Dried Fang Feng root slices from Hebei origin
• Saposhnikovia divaricata (Radix Saposhnikoviae)
• Sun-dried processing to preserve aroma and texture
• 500g food-herb grade, suitable for decoction and soup

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and sun-dried to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, firm fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma with a faint sweetness. When decocted, the slices yield a gentle, slightly sweet and pungent infusion that blends smoothly into soups and herbal formulas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends with other food herbs
• Seasonal wind-cold support formulas
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Fang Feng is decocted into soups, congee, and warming tonics to support the body during seasonal transitions and windy weather. It is a classic ingredient in wind-cold formulas, where it pairs with ingredients like ginger, jujube, and astragalus. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other food herbs for a light, gently warming infusion.

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