Fang Feng Dried Siler Root Slices 500g Natural New Crop Sliced Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Fang Feng (防风), known as Siler Root, from Saposhnikovia divaricata, is a classic Chinese herb supplied as dried root slices. In TCM theory it is pungent and sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with dispersing wind and releasing the exterior. This 500g pack of new-crop slices is suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary broths when used under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Siler root slices known in TCM as Fang Feng (防风)
• Botanical source Saposhnikovia divaricata, root part only
• New crop from Inner Mongolia, a recognized Fang Feng growing region
• Sulfur-free processing with natural aroma and color retained
• Versatile 500g pack for decoction pieces, teas, and broths

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a light yellowish-brown to grayish tone with a firm, slightly fibrous texture and fine radial markings. They typically carry a mild, herbaceous aroma, and when simmered the liquor tastes gently sweet and earthy with a faintly pungent finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a light herbal tea with other exterior-releasing herbs
• Add to soup broths for seasonal home cooking
• Use in congee or culinary recipes following herbal formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Fang Feng is traditionally used to expel wind and release the exterior, and it appears in classic formulas such as Fang Feng Tong Sheng San and Yu Ping Feng San. It is commonly paired with herbs like Qiang Huo, Bai Zhi, and Huang Qi, and is often simmered in decoctions or added to seasonal soups during changeable weather.

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