San Leng Dried Herb 500g Wild Burren Tuber Slices Traditional Chinese Herbal Decoction Ingredient

San Leng (三棱), also called Jing San Leng, is the dried tuber of Sparganium stoloniferum, a classic herb in traditional Chinese medicine. In TCM theory it is acrid and bitter in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and spleen channels. These dried slices are supplied in a 500g pack for decoction, soup, or herbal formulas. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic San Leng (三棱) dried tuber slices, a recognized TCM herb
• Botanical source Sparganium stoloniferum, traditionally known as Jing San Leng or Hei San Leng
• Vinegar-processed (Cu San Leng) option traditionally favored in decoction practice
• 500g bulk pack suitable for herbal formulas, soups, and decoctions
• Dried and sliced form for easy storage, weighing, and preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices are pale yellowish-white to grayish-white with a firm, dense texture and a faint starchy aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically mild and slightly starchy with a subtle bitter undertone characteristic of this tuber.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups under practitioner guidance
• Used in TCM formulas alongside other blood-moving herbs
• Stored as a bulk pantry herb for seasonal herbal preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, San Leng is traditionally used to promote the movement of qi and blood and to soften accumulations, and it is often paired with E Zhu (Curcuma tuber) in classical decoctions. Vinegar-processed slices are traditionally preferred for blood-moving applications. It appears in decoctions and herbal soups prepared under the guidance of a qualified practitioner rather than as a daily tea.

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