San Leng Slices (Sparganium stoloniferum) — Vinegar-Prepared Dried Herb, 500g

San Leng Slices (Sparganium stoloniferum) are the dried, vinegar-prepared rhizome slices of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Sān Lèng (三棱). Also called Common Burreed Rhizome, San Leng has been prized for centuries as a blood-quickening, stasis-dispelling herb used to support smooth movement of qi and blood. Its nature is bitter and neutral, making it a focused yet balanced herb traditionally associated with breaking through stagnation and easing abdominal fullness.

Key Selling Points

• Vinegar-prepared (醋制) San Leng slices
• Traditional blood-quickening food herb
• Sparganium stoloniferum rhizome
• Naturally sun-dried, 500g pack
• Sourced from Hunan, China

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and naturally sun-dried to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, firm texture, and mild earthy aroma with a subtle vinegar note from the preparation process. When decocted, the slices soften and yield a gently bitter, slightly astringent infusion that blends well with other herbs in traditional formulas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Herbal formula blends
• Medicinal food soups
• Seasonal wellness preparations
• Herbal pairing with other decoction pieces

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, San Leng is decocted into soups and formulas to support the smooth movement of qi and blood, often paired with herbs like E Zhu (莪术), Dang Gui, and Chuan Xiong. It is a common ingredient in traditional medicinal food preparations and seasonal decoctions, where it is simmered slowly to release its active constituents. As a daily tea, it is brewed in small amounts with other herbs for a gently bitter, warming infusion.

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