Dried Cordyceps Root Slices Chong Cao Shen 500g Bulk Whole Dried Herb for Soup and Tea

Dried Cordyceps Root, known in TCM as Chong Cao Shen (虫草参) and also called Di Shen (地参), is the dried root of Lycopus lucidus, a traditional Chinese botanical. These large, thick, fully dried root strips are valued in folk herbal practice and are commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, or steeped as a mild herbal tea. In TCM theory it is considered a gentle tonic root suitable for everyday wellness use. This is a food-grade agricultural product, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chong Cao Shen (虫草参) dried root strips from Guangxi, China
• Botanical source Lycopus lucidus, also known as Di Shen (地参)
• Large thick strips, fully dried with a clean natural appearance
• Traditional folk herb valued for daily tonic soups and herbal teas
• Bulk 500g bag, ideal for home use, markets, and herbal shops

Quality & Sensory

The dried root strips are typically pale yellowish-white to light beige with a firm, slightly fibrous texture. They carry a mild earthy aroma, and when simmered or steeped they typically yield a light, subtly sweet and starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal soups with meat or vegetables
• Steep as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to congee or slow-cooked broths
• Use in traditional folk herbal decoctions

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice, Chong Cao Shen has long been used as a gentle tonic root, often added to nourishing soups and slow-simmered broths alongside other household herbs. It is traditionally associated with supporting everyday vitality and is a common seasonal ingredient in rural herbal cooking. It is not a substitute for medicine.

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