Taizishen Prince Ginseng Dried Root Slices Hand Selected TCM Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient 160g Bag

Prince Ginseng, known in TCM as Taizishen (太子参) or Hai'er Shen (孩儿参), is the dried root of Pseudostellaria heterophylla. These hand selected slices are a mild, sweet tonic herb traditionally valued for gentle daily use. In TCM theory it is sweet and slightly bitter with a neutral nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. Commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, or herbal teas.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Prince Ginseng root slices known in TCM as Taizishen (太子参)
• Botanical source Pseudostellaria heterophylla with hand selected processing
• Traditionally regarded as a mild sweet tonic herb for gentle daily herbal use
• Neutral nature and sweet flavor make it suitable for soups teas and congee
• 160g sealed bag stored in a cool dry place with 365 day shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish white to light brown slender roots with a firm dry texture and a faint herbal aroma. When simmered or brewed, the taste is typically mild, lightly sweet, and slightly bitter with a clean finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into herbal soups with lean meat or poultry
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to congee or slow cooked porridge
• Combine with Mai Dong and fig in traditional decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Taizishen is traditionally used as a gentle tonic herb, often paired with Mai Dong (麦冬) in classic formulas such as Shengmai style decoctions. It is commonly added to family soups, herbal teas, and congee, especially during seasonal changes or recovery periods when a mild rather than strong tonic is preferred.

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