Dried Perilla Root Zi Su Gen Bulk Chinese Herb 500g for Decoction and Soup

Dried Perilla Root, known in TCM as Zi Su Gen (紫苏根), from Perilla frutescens. This listing offers sun-dried root pieces sold as a bulk edible agricultural product. In TCM theory, perilla root is traditionally associated with regulating qi and supporting respiratory comfort. It is commonly simmered in decoctions or soups. Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place away from light.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese herb Zi Su Gen (紫苏根) in dried root form
• Botanical source Perilla frutescens, a classic TCM botanical
• Sun-dried and bulk packed, sold by weight as an edible agricultural product
• Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and herbal teas
• 12-month shelf life with simple cool, dry, ventilated storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to tan dried root segments with a firm, woody texture and a mild, faintly aromatic herbal scent. When simmered, the decoction typically tastes gently earthy with subtle perilla notes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to soups with pork, chicken, or fish
• Brew as a mild herbal tea with other botanicals
• Use in seasonal home cooking and congee

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, perilla root has traditionally been used to move qi and is often paired with herbs like tangerine peel or ginger in decoctions. Folk use includes adding the root to fish or meat soups, a custom especially common in coastal and southern Chinese households. It is also simmered during seasonal changes as part of everyday family herbal cooking.

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