San Qi Heads (Panax notoginseng) — Yunnan Dried Food Herb, 500g

San Qi Heads (Panax notoginseng), also known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Sān Qī (三七) and Tián Qī (田七), are the dried root heads of a highly revered traditional herb native to Yunnan, China. For centuries, San Qi has been prized as a blood-circulating, stasis-dispelling, and wound-healing herb, traditionally used to support smooth movement of qi and blood, ease swelling, and soothe discomfort from bruising and stagnation. Its nature is sweet, slightly bitter, and warm, making it a steady yet gentle herb for harmonizing the Blood and supporting the Liver and Stomach channels.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional blood-circulating food herb
• Dried San Qi root heads from Yunnan
• Panax notoginseng, also known as Tian Qi
• 500g bulk pack, suitable for cooking
• Can be ground into powder for daily use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its greyish-brown to tan exterior, firm woody texture, and mild earthy aroma. When sliced or decocted, the interior reveals a pale yellowish-white core with a faint bittersweet note. Simmered in soups, the heads soften gradually and release a gentle, slightly sweet and bitter flavor that blends well with other food herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Medicinal food cooking
• Herbal tea blends
• Ground into powder for daily use
• Seasonal nourishment recipes

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, San Qi is decocted into soups, stews, and medicinal food formulas to support blood circulation and ease stagnation. It is a common ingredient in Yunnan-style chicken soup, where it pairs with jujube, goji berry, and ginger. It is also traditionally ground into powder and taken with warm water, or added to congee and longevity tonics for daily nourishment.

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