Xuan Shen Figwort Root Slices 500g Dried Scrophularia ningpoensis for Decoction and Culinary Use

Xuan Shen (玄参), also called Yuan Shen (元参), is the dried root of Scrophularia ningpoensis, supplied as clean dark slices. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with a sweet, bitter and slightly cold nature and entries into the lung, stomach and kidney channels. Traditionally valued in herbal decoctions and culinary preparations, it is offered as an unprocessed food-grade botanical for traditional use, not as a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Xuan Shen (玄参) root slices from Scrophularia ningpoensis
• Sourced from Henan, a recognized traditional growing region
• Clean unprocessed slices with no sulfur fumigation
• 500g pack suitable for decoctions, soups and culinary use
• Traditionally used in TCM formulas and seasonal herbal preparations

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically dark brown to black with a firm, slightly wrinkled texture and a faint characteristic herbal aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a deep dark color with a mildly sweet, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to slow-cooked soups and broths
• Use in culinary herbal preparations
• Combine with other botanicals in seasonal recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Xuan Shen has long been included in cooling decoctions and classic formulas, often paired with herbs such as Mai Dong or Sheng Di Huang. It was traditionally prepared by simmering the slices in water or adding them to nourishing soups, and it remains a common household botanical for seasonal wellness cooking.

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