San Leng Sliced Bupleurum Rhizome 500g Dried TCM Herb for Decoction and Herbal Soup

San Leng (三棱), also called Jing San Leng (荆三棱), is the dried sliced rhizome of Sparganium stoloniferum, a classic raw herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TCM theory it is pungent and bitter in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and spleen channels. These dried slices are typically used in decoctions and herbal formulas. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried San Leng (三棱) rhizome slices, a traditional TCM raw herb
• Botanical source Sparganium stoloniferum, also known as Jing San Leng (荆三棱)
• Sliced and sun-dried form convenient for decoction and herbal formulas
• Traditionally used in TCM to move qi and break blood stasis patterns
• Supplied as a sealed 500g bag of dried slices for herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically appear pale yellowish-white to light brown with a firm, dense texture and a slightly starchy character. They have a mild earthy aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically carries a light, slightly bitter and astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Add to herbal soup packs prepared with meat or vegetables
• Combine with other TCM herbs such as E Zhu in classic pairings
• Use in seasonal herbal cooking under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, San Leng is traditionally used to promote the movement of qi and break up blood stasis, and it is often paired with E Zhu (Curcuma rhizome) for this purpose. It is traditionally prepared by decoction, sometimes with vinegar processing, and appears in classical formulas addressing accumulations and masses. It is traditionally used with caution during pregnancy.

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