Xuan Shen Figwort Root Slices Scrophularia ningpoensis Dried Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces 1kg

Xuan Shen (玄参), also called Yuan Shen, is the dried root of Scrophularia ningpoensis, a classic root herb in the Chinese materia medica. In TCM theory it is sweet, bitter, and salty in flavor with a cold nature, traditionally associated with the lung, stomach, and kidney channels. These whole dried root pieces are supplied as a raw culinary-grade botanical for decoction, soup, and traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM root herb known as Xuan Shen or Yuan Shen (玄参)
• Botanical source Scrophularia ningpoensis, dried whole root form
• Sourced from Sichuan, a recognized region for Chinese medicinal roots
• Whole natural root pieces with no further processing beyond primary preparation
• Suited to decoctions, herbal soups, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

The dried root pieces typically show a dark blackish-brown exterior with a blackish, slightly glossy cut surface and a firm, dense texture. They carry a mild, faintly sweet and characteristic herbal aroma, and when decocted they yield a dark, slightly sweet and bitter infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Combined with other roots in classic TCM formulas
• Used in seasonal herbal food preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xuan Shen is traditionally associated with nourishing yin, clearing heat, and supporting the throat and fluids, and it appears in many classical formulas alongside herbs such as Mai Dong and Sheng Di Huang. It is most often prepared by simmering the dried root in decoctions or herbal soups, and it is traditionally used in autumn and winter seasonal preparations.

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