Perilla Stem Zi Su Geng Dried Herb Slices for Foot Soak and Decoction 500g Bag

Perilla Stem, known in TCM as Zi Su Geng (紫苏梗), is the dried stem of Perilla frutescens. This listing offers sun-dried stem pieces traditionally used in herbal foot soaks and decoctions. In TCM theory, Zi Su Geng is acrid and warm and is traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. It is sold as a raw agricultural product for traditional herbal preparation, not as a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Perilla frutescens stem pieces, known in TCM as Zi Su Geng (紫苏梗)
• Sun-dried raw herb suitable for foot soaks and traditional decoctions
• Traditionally associated with regulating qi and harmonizing the middle in TCM practice
• Sold as a raw agricultural product in a 500g bag
• Versatile ingredient for herbal foot baths, soups, and decoction blends

Quality & Sensory

The stem pieces typically appear light brown to purplish-brown with a fibrous, woody texture. They typically carry a mild, aromatic herbal scent reminiscent of perilla leaf, and when simmered the liquid takes on a gentle, slightly aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in water for a traditional herbal foot soak
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared at home
• Combine with other herbs in soup or congee cooking
• Use in seasonal herbal bath blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zi Su Geng is traditionally used to regulate qi, harmonize the middle, and ease chest and abdominal discomfort, and it is often paired with herbs such as Chen Pi or Sha Ren in decoctions. It is also a common folk ingredient in herbal foot soaks, especially during colder seasons, and may be simmered alongside perilla leaf for a warming aromatic bath.

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