Shan Hai Luo Root (Codonopsis lanceolata) — Dried Si Ye Shen 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 Yang Ru Gen (羊乳根), Nai Shen (奶参), and Si Ye Shen (四叶参). For generations it has been prized as a gentle, qi-and-fluid-nourishing root, traditionally used to support vitality, moisten dryness, and promote the production of body fluids. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet nourishing herb that harmonizes the Spleen and Lung.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-and-fluid-nourishing food herb
• Dried Shan Hai Luo root, also known as Si Ye Shen
• Codonopsis lanceolata botanical identity
• Sun-dried processing for clean, stable quality
• 500g pack, suitable for decoction and soup

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, firm yet slightly fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted or simmered, the root softens and yields a gentle, subtly sweet infusion with a smooth, rounded mouthfeel that blends easily into soups and tonics.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style herbal soup and broth
• Daily decoction or herbal tea
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal nourishing tonic
• 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 seasonal soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Chinese yam, 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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