Dried Shan Hai Luo Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Bulk 500g TCM Herbal Decoction Ingredient

Dried Shan Hai Luo, known in TCM as Shan Hai Luo (山海螺) and also called Tu Dang Shen (土党参) or Yang Ru Gen (羊乳根), is the dried root of Codonopsis lanceolata, a climbing plant in the Campanulaceae family. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, this sun-dried whole root is commonly used in decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas. Store in a cool dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Shan Hai Luo root from Anhui province
• Botanical source Codonopsis lanceolata also known as Yang Ru Gen
• Sun-dried whole root pieces suitable for decoction and soup
• Traditional TCM herb valued in folk herbal practice
• Bulk 500g pack ideal for herbal shops and home use

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried root pieces show a light yellowish-brown to grayish exterior with a firm dense texture. The aroma is mildly earthy and herbal, and when simmered the root typically yields a subtle sweet and slightly starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions
• Added to nourishing meat and bone soups
• Used in traditional herbal congee
• Combined with other tonic herbs in slow-cooked broths

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory Shan Hai Luo is traditionally associated with supporting the lungs and replenishing vitality, and it has long been used in folk practice as a gentler regional alternative to cultivated ginseng. It is commonly simmered with pork, chicken, or duck in slow soups, or decocted alongside herbs such as huang qi and mai men dong. In some regions it is also added to seasonal tonic broths during autumn and winter.

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