Tibetan Palm Ginseng Shou Zhang Shen Dried Root 250g Traditional TCM Herb

Tibetan Palm Ginseng, known in TCM as Shou Zhang Shen (手掌参) or Shou Er Shen (手儿参), is the dried tuber of Gymnadenia conopsea, a hand-shaped orchid root traditionally gathered in high-altitude regions. In TCM theory it is considered sweet in flavor with a neutral to slightly warm nature, traditionally associated with tonifying qi and nourishing yin. This 250g pack contains sun-dried whole tubers suitable for decoction, soup, or tea preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tibetan palm ginseng tubers with distinctive hand-shaped form
• Botanical source Gymnadenia conopsea, a valued high-altitude orchid root
• Known in TCM as Shou Zhang Shen (手掌参) or Shou Er Shen (手儿参)
• Sun-dried whole tubers in a 250g pre-packaged format
• Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

The dried tubers typically show a pale yellowish-white to light brown color with a firm, slightly wrinkled texture and a faint earthy aroma. When simmered, they typically yield a mild, subtly sweet and starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into herbal decoctions
• Added to nourishing meat or bone soups
• Steeped as a mild herbal tea
• Cooked into tonic congee

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, palm ginseng tubers are traditionally associated with tonifying qi, nourishing yin, and supporting general vitality. They are commonly simmered with chicken, pork, or other soup ingredients, or combined with other tonic herbs in decoctions. In folk use they are also prepared as a gentle seasonal tea or congee ingredient, especially during colder months.

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