Bistorta Root Quan Shen 拳参 Dried Chinese Herbal Slices for Decoction and Culinary Use 500g

Dried Bistorta Root, known in TCM as Quan Shen (拳参), from Polygonum bistorta, a rhizome botanical supplied as dried slices. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting detoxification, and it is commonly used in decoctions and herbal formulas. This 500g pack is sold as a food-grade raw herb for culinary and traditional preparation. Store sealed in a cool dry place. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Quan Shen 拳参 dried Bistorta rhizome slices from Polygonum bistorta
• Current-year harvest stock supplied in a generous 500g value pack
• Traditionally used in TCM for clearing heat and supporting detoxification
• Versatile raw herb suitable for decoction, soup, and culinary preparation
• Sealed packaging with a 36-month shelf life when stored in a cool dry place

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices are hard and dense with a brownish-red to dark brown exterior and a pale pinkish inner surface. They have a mild earthy aroma and a slightly astringent, bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Add to slow-cooked soups as part of a herbal blend
• Use in culinary preparations where bitter astringent herbs are called for
• Incorporate into seasonal herbal recipes under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Quan Shen is traditionally associated with clearing heat, resolving toxicity, and supporting conditions involving damp-heat. It has historically been prepared as a decoction, often combined with other heat-clearing herbs such as Jin Yin Hua or Huang Qin in classical formulas. Folk use also includes external washes in some regional traditions. It is regarded as a cooling herb, so it is traditionally used with care in those with cold constitutions.

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