Yunnan Wenshan San Qi Slices & Powder (Panax notoginseng) — 500g Authentic Food Herb

San Qi (Panax notoginseng), also known as Tienchi Ginseng or Notoginseng, is the dried root of a highly revered traditional herb native to Wenshan, Yunnan. For centuries, San Qi has been prized as a blood-circulating, stasis-dispelling, and vitality-supporting herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Its nature is sweet, slightly bitter, and warm, making it a potent yet balanced herb traditionally used to invigorate blood, disperse stagnation, and support recovery. This listing offers 500g of spring-harvested San Qi in sliced and powdered form, sourced from the authentic Wenshan region.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Wenshan origin — the most celebrated region for San Qi
• Spring-harvested (Chun San Qi) for peak quality
• Available as slices and fine powder for versatile use
• 500g bulk size ideal for regular wellness routines
• Traditional food herb used in soups, teas, and tonics

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully processed to preserve its characteristic greyish-yellow to tan color, dense texture, and faint earthy aroma. The slices are firm and uniform, while the powder is fine and smooth. When decocted or steeped, San Qi yields a mild, slightly bitter infusion with a subtle sweetness, blending well with other herbs and soup ingredients without overpowering the palate.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal soups and broths
• Daily wellness teas
• Traditional tonic formulas
• Medicinal food congee
• Bulk storage for regular use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, San Qi is decocted into soups, stews, and tonic formulas to support blood circulation and recovery. It is a common ingredient in Yunnan-style medicinal dishes, often paired with chicken or pork for nourishing broths. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other herbs for daily vitality support. The powder form is traditionally mixed into warm water or added to soups for convenience.

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