Yu Ling Gao (玉灵膏) — Traditional Steamed Longan & Ginseng Herbal Paste, 500g

Yu Ling Gao (玉灵膏) is a traditional Chinese herbal paste made from Longan aril (Gui Yuan, 桂圆) and ginseng — specifically American Ginseng (Xi Yang Shen, 西洋参) — slow-steamed over a wood fire according to an old folk method. Known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a nourishing blood-and-qi tonic paste, Yu Ling Gao has been prized for centuries as a gentle, restorative food-herb preparation used to support vitality, calm the spirit, and replenish the body during periods of fatigue or seasonal change. Its nature is sweet, warm, and deeply nourishing, making it a mild yet profoundly supportive paste for daily wellness.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional wood-fire steamed herbal paste
• Made with Longan aril and American Ginseng
• Old-method (古法) slow-steaming craft
• Ready-to-eat, 500g bottled format
• Food-herb (药食同源) tonic preparation

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is slow-steamed over a wood fire until the paste turns a deep amber-brown, thick and glossy with a honey-like body. The aroma is warm and sweet, carrying the fruity fragrance of longan layered with the gentle, slightly bitter depth of American ginseng. On the palate it is rich, smooth, and mildly sweet with a soft herbal finish — a texture and flavor that reflect patient, traditional craftsmanship rather than rapid industrial production.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily wellness tonic taken by the spoonful
• Warm water or tea blend for morning nourishment
• Seasonal restorative support during fatigue
• Gift for family and friends interested in TCM food therapy
• Post-illness or postpartum gentle nourishment (per tradition)

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Yu Ling Gao is a classic nourishing paste (膏方) traditionally prepared in the autumn and winter to support blood and qi. Longan aril is used in TCM to nourish the Heart and Spleen, calm the spirit, and support sleep, while American Ginseng is prized for replenishing qi and nourishing yin without excessive heat. Together they form a gentle, balanced tonic. Traditionally the paste is taken by the spoonful, dissolved in warm water, or stirred into congee and sweet soups — a daily ritual of nourishment passed down through generations of Chinese home kitchens and herbal workshops.

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