Qian Jin Ba Dried Root 500g Guangxi Mountain Harvest Qian Jin Ba Herbal Root for Decoction and Soup

Qian Jin Ba (千斤拔), also called Lao Shu Wei or Yi Tiao Gen, is the dried root of Flemingia philippinensis (or Flemingia prostrata), a climbing legume herb. In TCM theory it is associated with the kidney and liver channels and is traditionally valued for supporting sinew and bone health. This listing offers 500g of whole dried root pieces, suitable for decoction, soup, or herbal wine preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Qian Jin Ba (千斤拔) dried root, known as Lao Shu Wei or Yi Tiao Gen in folk herbalism
• Botanical source: Flemingia philippinensis, a traditional Chinese medicinal legume root
• Whole root segments with naturally woody texture, ideal for slow decoction
• Traditionally used in TCM to support sinew, bone, and lower back wellness
• 500g bulk pack, suitable for decoction, soup, or herbal wine preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically light yellowish-brown to grayish-brown in color with a hard, dense, fibrous texture. The root has a faint, earthy, slightly starchy aroma. When decocted, it typically yields a mild, slightly sweet and astringent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions as part of traditional TCM formulas
• Added to slow-cooked soups with pork, chicken, or bones
• Steeped or decocted for traditional herbal tea
• Soaked in grain alcohol for traditional herbal wine

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Qian Jin Ba is traditionally associated with the kidney and liver channels and is traditionally used to support sinew and bone strength, lumbar comfort, and joint mobility. It is a common ingredient in southern Chinese folk soups, often paired with Du Zhong, Niu Xi, or pork bones for slow simmering. It is also traditionally prepared as a medicinal wine or long-simmered decoction.

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