Red Ginseng Slices 250g Large 3.0-3.5cm Changbai Mountain Panax Ginseng for Soup and Wine
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Description
Red Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Hong Shen (红参), from Panax ginseng, are steamed and dried root slices from Changbai Mountain. In TCM theory, red ginseng is warm in nature, sweet and slightly bitter, and enters the spleen, lung, and heart channels. Traditionally used to support qi and vitality, these large 3.0-3.5cm slices are suited for cooking, soup, and wine infusion.
Key Selling Points
- Identified as Hong Shen (红参), the steamed and dried root of Panax ginseng
- Sourced from Changbai Mountain, a well-known ginseng growing region
- Large 3.0-3.5cm slices for easy handling in soups and infusions
- 250g round can packaging for convenient storage
- Traditionally used in TCM to support qi and warm the body
Quality & Sensory
These red ginseng slices are typically reddish-brown to deep amber, firm and slightly brittle in texture, with a distinct earthy, sweet, and slightly bitter ginseng aroma. When decocted or simmered in soup, they impart a warm, mildly sweet, and lingering herbal taste.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried red ginseng root slices |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 红参 |
| Pinyin | Hong Shen |
| Botanical Name | Panax ginseng |
| Plant Part | Root |
| Net Weight | 250g |
Usage Scenarios
- Simmered in chicken or pork soup
- Decocted as a standalone herbal tea
- Infused in rice wine or other spirits
- Added to congee during cooking
Traditional Uses
In TCM theory, red ginseng is traditionally used to tonify qi, warm the interior, and support vitality. It is commonly decocted alone or with other herbs, simmered in soups with chicken or pork, or infused in wine. Folk practice often pairs it with astragalus, goji berries, or jujube dates for seasonal nourishment.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is red ginseng?
A: Red ginseng, or Hong Shen (红参), is the root of Panax ginseng that has been steamed and dried, giving it a reddish-brown color and a warmer TCM nature than white ginseng.
Q: What is red ginseng traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory, it is traditionally used to tonify qi and support vitality, often taken as a decoction or added to soups.
Q: How do I prepare these red ginseng slices?
A: They can be simmered in water for a decoction, added to soups, or infused in wine. Typical use involves a few slices per serving, but no specific dosage is provided here.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.45 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15 × 15 × 10 cm |
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