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

Wild Tibetan Palm Ginseng, known in TCM as Shou Zhang Shen (手掌参) and also called Fo Shou Shen or Shou Er Shen, is a dried whole root traditionally sourced from high-altitude regions of Tibet. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with tonifying qi and supporting kidney essence. This sun-dried, sulfur-free root is typically used in decoctions, soups, or herbal wine. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested palm ginseng root from Tibetan high-altitude regions
• Known in TCM as Shou Zhang Shen (手掌参) with traditional names Fo Shou Shen and Shou Er Shen
• Sun-dried and sulfur-free processing preserves natural character
• Traditionally associated with tonifying qi and supporting kidney essence in TCM
• Versatile whole root suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal preparations

Quality & Sensory

The dried roots typically appear as small palm-shaped or hand-like tubers with a pale yellowish to light brown exterior and firm, dense texture. They carry a mild earthy aroma, and when simmered the root typically yields a subtle, slightly sweet and starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions as part of traditional tonifying formulas
• Added to slow-cooked soups with poultry or pork ribs
• Steeped in liquor for traditional herbal wine preparations
• Used in congee or nourishing broths during seasonal tonifying periods

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese and Tibetan herbal practice, palm ginseng root has long been valued as a gentle tonic. It is traditionally simmered in chicken or pork soups, combined with other tonic roots such as codonopsis or astragalus in decoctions, or steeped in grain liquor. Folk use often associates it with winter nourishment and recovery periods, when it is cooked into restorative broths and congees.

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