Wild Cimicifuga Rhizome Sheng Ma 500g Dried Herb Slices for Decoction and Tea

Dried Cimicifuga Rhizome Slices, known in TCM as Sheng Ma (升麻), from Cimicifuga heracleifolia. These sun-dried slices of the rhizome are a classic raw herb in the Chinese materia medica. In TCM theory, Sheng Ma is pungent and slightly cold, traditionally associated with releasing the exterior and lifting yang qi. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it is best prepared under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic wild-harvested Sheng Ma rhizome slices from the new harvest
• Botanical source Cimicifuga heracleifolia, a recognized TCM herb
• Sun-dried whole slices preserving the natural character of the rhizome
• Traditionally associated with lifting yang qi and clearing heat in TCM theory
• Suitable for decoction pieces, herbal formulas, and grinding into powder

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a light brown to dark brown exterior with a fibrous, woody texture and a pale yellowish interior. They typically carry a faint earthy aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically has a slightly acrid, mildly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Combine with other herbs in classical formulas
• Grind into powder for external herbal applications
• Prepare as a mild herbal tea infusion

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Sheng Ma is traditionally used to release the exterior, clear heat, and lift sunken yang qi, appearing in classical formulas such as Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang. It is traditionally paired with herbs like Chai Hu and Ge Gen. Folk herbalists have also used it in seasonal decoctions during warm months. Preparation typically involves simmering the slices in water.

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