Ge Shan Xiao Root (Cynanchum auriculatum) — Dried Food Herb, 500g
$7.52
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Description
Ge Shan Xiao (隔山消), botanically identified as Cynanchum auriculatum, is the dried root of a traditional food herb long used in Chinese herbal wellness practice. Also historically referred to in some regional markets as Bai He Shou Wu (白何首乌), this root has been prized as a gentle, digestive-supporting herb in folk tradition. Its nature is sweet, slightly bitter, and neutral, making it a mild yet purposeful herb traditionally associated with harmonizing the Stomach and Spleen.





Key Selling Points
- Traditional food herb root, dried and clean
- Botanical identity: Cynanchum auriculatum
- New-crop stock, free of visible impurities
- 500g per pack, suitable for decoction and soup
- Origin: Jiangsu Province, China





Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale tan to light brown color, firm woody texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the root yields a gentle, subtly sweet and slightly bitter infusion with a smooth, grounding character that blends well with other herbs in traditional formulas.





Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Root |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Ge Shan Xiao |
| Botanical Name | Cynanchum auriculatum |
| Form | Dried Root |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Origin | Jiangsu, China |





Usage Scenarios
- Traditional herbal decoction
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Herbal tea blends
- Medicinal food preparation
- Daily wellness tonic





Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Ge Shan Xiao is decocted into soups and tonics to support digestive comfort and daily nourishment. It is often combined with ingredients like hawthorn, tangerine peel, and jujube in traditional food-therapy preparations. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a mild, earthy infusion.




FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Ge Shan Xiao?
A: Ge Shan Xiao is the common Chinese name for the dried root of Cynanchum auriculatum, a traditional food herb used in decoctions and soups. It is sometimes regionally referred to as Bai He Shou Wu.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Ge Shan Xiao?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Ge Shan Xiao is associated with harmonizing the Stomach and Spleen and supporting digestive comfort. It is often used in soups and teas for daily nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Ge Shan Xiao root?
A: Rinse the root and simmer it with soup ingredients, or brew it in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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