Amomum Villosum Root Sha Ren Gen 砂仁根 Fresh Yangchun Guangdong Herb for Soup and Tea 100g

Fresh Amomum Villosum Root, known in TCM as Sha Ren Gen (砂仁根), from Amomum villosum, the root of the famous Yangchun spring cardamom plant. Grown in the renowned Jinhua Pit production area of Yangchun, Guangdong, this authentic daodi herb is traditionally valued in Cantonese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Commonly simmered in soups or steeped as a light herbal tea. Store refrigerated and use within the stated shelf life.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic daodi herb from the Jinhua Pit area of Yangchun, Guangdong
• Sha Ren Gen (砂仁根) root of Amomum villosum, the spring cardamom plant
• Freshly harvested root material suited for soup and tea preparation
• Pre-packaged 100g portion with production license and local standard
• Traditionally used in Cantonese household soup and herbal tea practice

Quality & Sensory

The fresh root typically shows pale to light brown fibrous segments with a firm, slightly woody texture. It carries a mild aromatic note reminiscent of cardamom. When simmered, the broth typically takes on a gentle herbal fragrance and a clean, slightly earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in pork, chicken, or lean meat soups
• Steeped as a light daily herbal tea
• Added to slow-cooked Cantonese tonic soups
• Combined with other soup herbs in family decoctions

Traditional Uses

In Cantonese folk practice, Sha Ren Gen is traditionally simmered with pork bones or chicken to make a nourishing household soup, especially during humid or changeable seasons. It is also steeped as a mild tea. In TCM theory, Amomum materials are traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels and are often paired with qi-regulating or damp-resolving herbs in classic decoctions.

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