Fang Feng Dried Siler Root Slices 100g Authentic Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Fang Feng (防风), also called Siler Root, is the dried root of Saposhnikovia divaricata, a classic herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TCM theory it is pungent and sweet in flavor with a slightly warm nature, traditionally associated with dispersing wind and releasing the exterior. These large dried root slices are supplied as a food-grade raw botanical for decoction, tea, and culinary herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Fang Feng (防风) dried Siler root slices from China
• Botanical source Saposhnikovia divaricata, a classic TCM herb
• Large whole root slices with natural aroma and clean cut
• Traditionally used in TCM to release the exterior and dispel wind
• Versatile raw herb for decoctions, herbal teas, and soup blends

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellowish-brown exterior with a lighter, slightly fibrous cut surface and a faint ring pattern. They have a mild, distinctive herbal aroma, and when decocted they typically yield a light, gently pungent and slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a light daily herbal tea
• Add to soup and congee herb blends
• Combine with other TCM herbs in seasonal 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 decocted with herbs like Jing Jie, Qiang Huo, or Bai Zhu, and is also used in seasonal soups and wellness teas during changeable weather.

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