Fang Feng Dried Slices 500g Saposhnikovia Root Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup

Fang Feng, known in TCM as Fang Feng (防风), is the dried root of Saposhnikovia divaricata, supplied as cut slices. In TCM theory it is acrid and sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with dispersing wind and releasing the exterior. This 500g pack of new-crop slices suits herbal decoctions, soups, and formulas prepared under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Fang Feng root slices from the 2024 new crop
• Botanical source Saposhnikovia divaricata, a classic TCM exterior-releasing herb
• Cut slices are convenient for decoction pieces and herbal formulas
• Traditionally used in TCM to dispel wind and support the body's surface defenses
• 500g value pack suitable for regular home decoction use

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a light yellowish-brown to grayish surface with a pliable yet firm texture and a faintly ringed cross-section. They carry a mild, slightly sweet herbal aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically tastes gently sweet and earthy with a soft herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following a practitioner's formula
• Add to traditional Chinese medicinal soup blends
• Combine with other exterior-releasing herbs in seasonal decoction pieces
• Use in folk-style wind-dispelling herbal teas prepared by decoction

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Fang Feng is traditionally used to expel wind and release the exterior, often paired with Jing Jie and Qiang Huo in exterior-releasing formulas, or with Bai Zhu and Huang Qi in classic Yu Ping Feng San. It is also traditionally associated with calming internal wind and dampness, appearing in decoctions, soups, and seasonal herbal preparations.

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