Qian Nian Jian Slices (Homalomena occulta) — Dried Food Herb for Soup & Tea

Qian Nian Jian Slices (Homalomena occulta) are the dried rhizome slices of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Qiān Nián Jiàn (千年健). For centuries, Qian Nian Jian has been prized as a warming, wind-dispelling, and bone-strengthening herb, used to support joint comfort, ease stiffness, and nourish the sinews and bones. Its nature is warm, aromatic, and gently stimulating, making it a valued herb for warming the channels, dispelling dampness, and supporting healthy movement.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional warming food herb
• Dried Qian Nian Jian rhizome slices
• Homalomena occulta
• Suitable for soup, tea, and decoction
• Clean, new-crop quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale tan color, firm texture, and distinctive aromatic, slightly camphor-like aroma. When simmered, the slices soften and release a warm, gently spicy flavor with a subtle sweetness, adding depth to broths and infusions without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Qian Nian Jian is decocted into soups, congee, and warming tonics to support joint comfort and daily nourishment during cold or damp seasons. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like angelica root, goji berry, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with ginger and cinnamon twig for a warm, aromatic infusion.

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