Dried Jue Ma Silverweed Cinquefoil Root 500g Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces for Soup and Tea

Dried Jue Ma (蕨麻), also known as Silverweed Cinquefoil Root, from Potentilla anserina, is a traditional Chinese herbal root used in TCM as a sweet, neutral tonic. In TCM theory it is associated with the Spleen and Stomach channels and traditionally used to support digestive wellness and vitality. This 500g pack of dried root pieces is suited for simmering in soups, congee, or herbal decoctions as a nourishing everyday food herb.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Jue Ma (蕨麻), the root of Potentilla anserina
• Dried root pieces in a 500g bulk pack for regular kitchen use
• Traditionally regarded as a sweet, neutral Spleen-supporting food herb
• Commonly simmered in soups, congee, and herbal decoctions
• Sourced from Qinghai and stored in a cool, dry place

Quality & Sensory

The dried root pieces are typically light brown to tan with a firm, slightly fibrous texture. They have a mild, earthy aroma and a subtly sweet, starchy taste when simmered in soups or decoctions. Color and size may vary slightly between batches as a natural agricultural product.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in soups with other food herbs
• Cooked into congee or rice dishes
• Added to herbal decoctions
• Used as a mild everyday culinary tonic

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Jue Ma is traditionally used as a gentle tonic food herb. It is commonly simmered in soups with ingredients such as Chinese yam or goji berry, cooked into congee, or added to longer decoctions. It is traditionally associated with supporting the Spleen and Stomach and is often used in seasonal nourishing dishes.

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