Jin Que Gen (Caragana sinica Root) — Dried TCM Herb, Sulfur-Free, 500g Bulk

Jin Que Gen (Caragana sinica) is the dried root of a traditional Chinese herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jīn Què Gēn (金雀根), also called Pea Tree Root or Chinese Pea Shrub Root. For generations it has been prized as a qi-and-blood-moving, dampness-clearing herb, traditionally used to ease joint stiffness, support free movement of the limbs, and harmonize the flow of qi and blood. Its nature is sweet, slightly pungent, and neutral, making it a steady, well-tolerated herb in long-simmered decoctions and tonic soups.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM root herb (Caragana sinica)
• Sulfur-free, white-heart root slices
• Bulk 500g pack, value pricing
• Origin: Zhejiang, China
• Suitable for decoctions and herbal soups

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully cleaned and dried to preserve its pale, ivory-white inner core and firm, woody texture. The slices carry a mild, earthy, slightly sweet aroma with a faint herbal greenness. When decocted, Jin Que Gen yields a gentle, lightly sweet infusion with a soft woody undertone, blending smoothly with other herbs in a formula.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Herbal soup and tonic broth
• Blended with other TCM herbs
• Seasonal wellness cooking
• Bulk storage for regular use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Jin Que Gen is decocted into soups and tonic formulas to support smooth movement of the limbs and ease everyday joint discomfort. It is often simmered alongside ingredients like astragalus, angelica, and goji berry in slow-cooked broths, or brewed as a daily herbal tea in small amounts. In some regional traditions it is added to medicinal food soups during damp or transitional seasons.

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