Di Shen (Lycopus lucidus) — Dried Whole Food Herb Root, 500g Bulk

Di Shen (Lycopus lucidus), also known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dì Shēn (地参), is the dried whole root of a traditional food herb prized in Chinese folk wellness culture. Sometimes called Shiny Bugleweed or Ground Ginseng, Di Shen has long been valued as a gentle, blood-quickening and stasis-dispelling herb used in soups, decoctions, and seasonal tonics. Its nature is warm and its flavor is sweet and slightly bitter, making it a mild yet nourishing herb for supporting circulation and daily vitality.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food herb (药食同源) whole root
• Lycopus lucidus, known as Di Shen
• Dried whole roots, new-crop quality
• Suitable for soup, decoction, and congee
• 500g bulk pack from Anhui origin

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully harvested and dried to preserve the root's natural pale tan color, firm texture, and mild earthy aroma. When simmered, the roots soften and release a gentle, subtly sweet and slightly bitter flavor, adding depth to broths and decoctions without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal decoction and tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Medicinal food soup packs

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Di Shen is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily circulation and vitality. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like angelica, goji berry, and jujube. As a decoction, it is simmered alone or blended with other herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion.

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