Sheng Ma Slices (Cimicifuga foetida) — Dried Gui Lian Sheng Ma Decoction Pieces, 500g

Sheng Ma Slices (Cimicifuga foetida) are the dried rhizome slices of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shēng Má (升麻), sometimes called Gui Lian Sheng Ma for its distinctive ghost-face cut pattern. For centuries, Sheng Ma has been prized as a lifting, clearing, and heat-dispersing herb, traditionally used to raise yang qi, clear heat, and release the exterior. Its nature is slightly cold, with a pungent and slightly sweet flavor, making it a valued herb for supporting the body's upward movement of clear qi and harmonizing the middle burner.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional yang-lifting and heat-clearing herb
• Dried Gui Lian Sheng Ma rhizome slices
• Cimicifuga foetida
• 500g bulk pack for decoction and formulas
• New-crop, oven-dried quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and oven-dried to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, firm texture, and mild earthy aroma. The slices show the characteristic ghost-face pattern that gives Gui Lian Sheng Ma its name. When decocted, they yield a gentle, slightly bitter and subtly sweet infusion with a light herbal fragrance.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Herbal formula ingredient
• Seasonal wellness teas
• Soup and congee additions
• Bulk herbal preparation

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Sheng Ma is decocted into soups, teas, and classic formulas to support the lifting of clear yang and the dispersal of heat. It is a common ingredient in traditional decoctions where it pairs with herbs like Huang Qi, Chai Hu, and Bai Zhi. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other herbs for a light, mildly bitter infusion.

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