Korean Red Ginseng Slices 37.5g Box Unsweetened Direct Ginseng Jilin Sliced Root for Cooking

Korean Red Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Gao Li Shen (高丽参), from Panax ginseng, are dried sliced roots from Jilin, China. Traditionally used in TCM to support qi and vitality, ginseng is considered warm and sweet with spleen and lung channel associations. These unsweetened slices are suited for cooking, soups, and decoctions as a traditional wellness ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Gao Li Shen (高丽参), Korean red ginseng, from Panax ginseng
• Sliced dried root form, unsweetened and ready for cooking or decoction
• Sourced from Jilin, China, a traditional ginseng-growing region
• Traditionally used in TCM to support qi and vitality
• 37.5g boxed format suitable for home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically reddish-brown to tan with a firm, dry texture and a mild earthy ginseng aroma. When simmered or decocted, they yield a slightly bitter, sweet, and warming taste. Color and aroma may vary slightly between batches.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in soups and broths
• Prepared as a traditional decoction
• Cooked with congee or rice dishes
• Used in home herbal cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Korean red ginseng is traditionally used to support qi and vitality. It is commonly simmered in soups, decocted alone or with other herbs, and added to congee. Traditional pairings include jujube and goji berry for gentle daily nourishment. It is often used seasonally in warming foods during cooler months.

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