Dried Tai Zi Shen Root 150g Round Jar Guizhou Origin Soup Herb

Dried Tai Zi Shen (太子参), also known as Hai Er Shen, is the root of Pseudostellaria heterophylla. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and slightly bitter with a mild, neutral nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. It is commonly used in gentle tonic soups and decoctions. This 150g round jar contains sun-dried roots from Guizhou, suitable for everyday herbal cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Tai Zi Shen (太子参), the dried root of Pseudostellaria heterophylla
• Sun-dried processing preserves the root's natural character
• Sourced from Guizhou, a well-known growing region for this herb
• Mild sweet taste makes it suitable for gentle tonic soups
• Packed in a 150g round jar for convenient storage

Quality & Sensory

The roots are typically pale yellowish to light brown, slender and slightly wrinkled in texture. They have a faint earthy aroma. When simmered in soup or decocted, the liquid is mild and subtly sweet with a light herbal note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in tonic soups with lean meat or chicken
• Combined with Mai Dong and Wu Hua Guo in soup packs
• Decocted as a mild herbal tea
• Added to congee for a gentle herbal note

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Tai Zi Shen is traditionally used as a gentle tonic, often paired with Mai Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus) and Wu Hua Guo (Ficus carica) in soups. It is commonly simmered with lean meat or chicken for family meals. Folk practice also includes adding it to congee or brewing it as a mild daily tea.

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