Shan Hai Luo Root (Codonopsis lanceolata) — Dried Four-Leaf Ginseng Herbal Root, 500g

Shan Hai Luo Root (Codonopsis lanceolata) is the dried root of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shān Hǎi Luó (山海螺), also called Four-Leaf Ginseng (四叶参), Yang Ru Gen (羊乳根), and Milk Ginseng (奶参). For generations it has been prized as a gentle, qi-supporting and fluid-nourishing herb, traditionally used to support vitality, moisten dryness, and promote milk flow in folk practice. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet nourishing root for daily decoctions and soups.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-supporting and fluid-nourishing food herb
• Dried Shan Hai Luo root, also known as Four-Leaf Ginseng
• Codonopsis lanceolata botanical identity
• Suitable for decoction, soup, and congee
• 500g value pack, freshly stocked

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, firm yet slightly fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the root yields a gentle, subtly sweet infusion with a soft, rounded mouthfeel, blending easily into soups and tonics without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style herbal soup and broth
• Daily decoction or tonic tea
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Herbal soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shan Hai Luo is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment and vitality. It is a common ingredient in regional soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like astragalus, goji berry, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other mild herbs for a light, subtly sweet infusion.

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