San Leng Dried Sliced Chinese Burreed Rhizome 500g Traditional Herbal Decoction Ingredient

San Leng (三棱), the dried rhizome of Sparganium stoloniferum, is a classic raw herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. These unsmoked slices are cut from the whole rhizome and dried, offering the bitter and acrid flavor traditionally associated with the liver and spleen channels. In TCM theory, San Leng is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas. Suitable for adults preparing traditional herbal preparations; not a substitute for medication.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic San Leng (三棱) dried rhizome slices from Anhui, China
• Botanical source Sparganium stoloniferum, also known as Jing San Leng (荆三棱)
• Unsmoked processing preserves the natural character of the herb
• Whole-form dried slices suitable for decoction and herbal formulas
• Sold as a 500g pack of edible agricultural product for adult use

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown to grayish slices with a firm, dense texture and faint starchy aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a mild, slightly bitter and acrid taste characteristic of this rhizome.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to herbal soup preparations with other botanicals
• Use in TCM formula practice under professional guidance
• Store in a cool dry place or refrigerate for longer freshness

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, San Leng is traditionally associated with breaking stagnation and promoting the movement of qi and blood, and it frequently appears in classical formulas alongside E Zhu (莪术). Traditionally prepared by decoction, the slices are simmered with other herbs in water. It has long been used in folk practice for seasonal herbal regimens among adults, always within traditional preparation methods.

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