Fang Feng Sliced Saposhnikovia Root 1kg Bag Dried Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Fang Feng (防风), the dried root of Saposhnikovia divaricata, is a classic Chinese herbal material supplied here as clean sliced pieces in a 1kg bag. In TCM theory it is acrid and sweet with a slightly warm nature and is traditionally associated with dispersing wind and releasing the exterior. This food-grade agricultural product is intended for decoction, tea, and culinary herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Fang Feng (防风) dried root slices from a traditional Chinese herbal source
• Botanical identity Saposhnikovia divaricata, a well-known TCM exterior-releasing herb
• Sliced form allows convenient measuring, decocting, and blending with other herbs
• Supplied as a 1kg sealed bag suitable for herbal shops and home preparation
• Traditionally valued in formulas for wind-related exterior patterns and seasonal wellness

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellowish-brown to grayish color with a firm, slightly fibrous texture and faint ring patterns on the cut surface. The aroma is mildly aromatic and herbaceous, and decocted liquid typically carries a light, sweet, slightly acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Brewed as a light herbal tea with other exterior-releasing herbs
• Added to soup packs for seasonal home cooking
• Blended into custom herbal mixtures by practitioners or herbal shops

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 paired with herbs like Jing Jie, Qiang Huo, and Bai Zhu, and is traditionally prepared by simmering the slices in water for decoctions or adding them to seasonal soups.

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