Xuan Shen Slices (Scrophularia ningpoensis) — Dried Figwort Root, 500g Traditional Herb

Xuan Shen Slices (Scrophularia ningpoensis) are the dried root slices of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Xuán Shēn (玄参), also called Black Ginseng or Figwort Root. For centuries, Xuan Shen has been prized as a cooling, yin-nourishing, and fire-clearing herb, traditionally used to moisten dryness, soothe the throat, and support fluid balance. Its nature is sweet, bitter, and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet profoundly effective herb for nourishing Yin, clearing heat, and harmonizing the body's internal balance.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Yin-nourishing and heat-clearing herb
• Dried Xuan Shen root slices, 500g pack
• Scrophularia ningpoensis, also known as Black Ginseng
• Naturally sun-dried to preserve quality
• Sourced from Zhejiang, China

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and naturally sun-dried to preserve its dark brown-black color, firm texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices yield a deep amber infusion with a gentle, slightly sweet and bitter taste, characteristic of traditional Yin-nourishing herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoctions and teas
• Traditional soup and broth
• Seasonal Yin-nourishing tonics
• Blended with other cooling herbs
• Daily wellness tea blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Xuan Shen is decocted into soups, teas, and cooling tonics to support throat comfort and Yin nourishment, especially during dry or hot seasons. It is a common ingredient in traditional formulas where it pairs with herbs like Rehmannia, Ophiopogon, and Scrophularia to moisten dryness and clear internal heat. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and honeysuckle for a soothing, mildly sweet infusion.

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