Qian Jin Ba Root (Moghania philippinensis) — Dried Food Herb, Sulfur-Free, 500g

Qian Jin Ba Root (Moghania philippinensis, also classified as Flemingia philippinensis) is the dried root of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Qiān Jīn Bá (千斤拔), sometimes called "Thousand-Pound Pull" for its deep, tenacious root. Also known as "One-Root" (一条根) in folk practice, it has been prized as a warming, wind-dispelling, and bone-strengthening herb used to support the lower back, knees, and smooth movement of the limbs. Its nature is sweet, slightly warm, and gently balancing, making it a steady yet approachable herb for daily food-herb nourishment.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food herb for lower-body and joint support
• Sulfur-free, single-root quality
• Powdery, dense root texture
• Yunnan-origin, 500g per pack
• Suitable for soups, decoctions, and daily teas

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully selected and dried to preserve its pale tan to light brown color, dense powdery texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted or simmered, the root yields a gentle, slightly sweet and subtly woody infusion that blends smoothly with other soup herbs without overpowering the broth.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal decoction blends
• Daily herbal tea
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Seasonal slow-cooking

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Qian Jin Ba is decocted into soups, stews, and longevity tonics to support the lower back, knees, and smooth movement of the limbs. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like du zhong, goji berry, and jujube. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other warming herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion.

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