Shan Hai Luo Root (Codonopsis lanceolata) — Dried Food Herb, 500g Bulk

Shan Hai Luo Root (Codonopsis lanceolata) is the dried root of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shān Hǎi Luó (山海螺). Also called Fourleaf Codonopsis, Ladybell Root, or Yang Ru Gen, it has long been prized as a gentle, qi-supporting herb used in soups, decoctions, and daily tonics. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet nourishing herb traditionally associated with supporting vitality, moistening dryness, and harmonizing the body.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-supporting food herb
• Dried Shan Hai Luo root, new crop
• Codonopsis lanceolata
• Suitable for soup, decoction, and tea
• 500g bulk value pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale tan color, firm yet slightly fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted or simmered, the root softens and releases a gentle, subtly sweet flavor with a smooth, rounded mouthfeel, adding depth to broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

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

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shan Hai Luo is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment and vitality. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like astragalus, goji berry, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion.

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