Ci Wu Jia Root & Powder (Eleutherococcus senticosus) — Siberian Ginseng Food Herb, 500g

Ci Wu Jia (Eleutherococcus senticosus), also known as Siberian Ginseng and nicknamed "Ci Guai Zhang" (刺拐杖), is the dried root and rhizome of a revered traditional food herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). For centuries, Ci Wu Jia has been prized as a qi-tonifying, vitality-supporting herb, traditionally used to fortify the body, lift the spirit, and support steady energy through demanding seasons. Its nature is warm and its flavor is pungent and slightly bitter, making it a robust yet balanced herb for warming the Middle Burner and strengthening the Spleen and Kidney.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-tonifying food herb
• Dried Ci Wu Jia root and rhizome
• Eleutherococcus senticosus
• Also available as fine Ci Wu Jia powder
• 500g bulk pack for daily decoction and tea

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve the root's pale tan to light brown color, firm woody texture, and mild earthy aroma with a faintly bitter, resinous note. When decocted, the root yields a warm, gently bitter infusion with a subtle sweetness on the finish; the powder blends smoothly into teas and soups, releasing a deep, grounding herbal character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal decoction
• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Medicinal food congee
• Seasonal vitality tonic

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ci Wu Jia is decocted into soups, congee, and longevity tonics to support daily vitality and steady energy. It is a common ingredient in warming winter broths, where it pairs with ingredients like astragalus, goji berry, and jujube. As a tea, the root or powder is brewed alone or blended with other qi-tonifying herbs for a grounding, mildly bitter infusion.

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