Wenshan Sanqi Notoginseng Root Tian Qi 40 Head Dried TCM Herb 500g

Wenshan Sanqi, known in TCM as Tian Qi (田七) or San Qi (三七), is the dried root head of Panax notoginseng. This 40-head grade consists of whole, head-shaped root pieces traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, San Qi is considered sweet and slightly bitter with warm properties and enters the liver and stomach channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and powders as part of daily herbal routines.

Key Selling Points

• Wenshan-grown Panax notoginseng root heads, a classic TCM botanical
• 40-head grade offering a balance of size and value
• Whole head-shaped roots, hand-selected and carefully dried
• Traditionally associated with supporting healthy circulation in TCM practice
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal soups, and fine grinding at home

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-brown to yellowish-brown with a hard, dense texture and wrinkled surface. The cut interior is usually grayish-green or yellowish. Aroma is mildly earthy and herbal, and the taste is typically bitter at first with a sweet, lingering aftertaste when chewed or decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal chicken or pork soups
• Decocted alone or with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Ground into fine powder for daily herbal use
• Added to congee or seasonal tonic dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, San Qi has long been traditionally associated with dispersing stasis and supporting healthy blood circulation. It is a familiar ingredient in Yunnan-style chicken soup, often simmered with the whole root heads, and is commonly paired with American ginseng or Danshen in traditional formulas. Many households also grind it into powder for daily use, particularly during autumn and winter tonic seasons.

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