Wild Huang Jing Dried Polygonatum Root 500g Sweet Tea Herb from Jiuhuashan Anhui

Dried Huang Jing (黄精), known as Polygonatum rhizome from Polygonatum cyrtonema, is a sweet tonic root traditionally valued in TCM. In TCM theory it enters the lung, spleen, and kidney channels with a neutral nature and sweet flavor, traditionally associated with nourishing qi and yin. These steamed and sun-dried slices are suited for tea, soup, and daily herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Huang Jing sourced from the Jiuhuashan area of Anhui province
• Identified as sweet Polygonatum, known in TCM as Huang Jing (黄精)
• Prepared through traditional steaming and sun-drying for a soft sweet root
• Traditionally used in TCM as a qi and yin nourishing tonic herb
• Versatile 500g bulk pack suitable for tea, decoction, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark amber to brownish slices with a moist, slightly sticky texture and a sweet, earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the root typically yields a mellow, sweet liquor with a soft, honeyed taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices alone or with goji berries for a daily herbal tea
• Add to chicken, pork, or rib soups for traditional nourishing broths
• Cook into congee or grain porridge for a mildly sweet herbal dish
• Use in slow decoctions as part of a classical tonic formula

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huang Jing is traditionally regarded as a sweet neutral tonic associated with the lung, spleen, and kidney channels. It has long been simmered in tonic soups, steeped with goji berry, or cooked into congee, especially in autumn and winter. Folk tradition also pairs it with other roots in gentle daily decoctions.

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