Wild Forest Mountain Ginseng Imperfect Dried Root Slices for Soup and Wine 10g Jilin

Dried Wild Forest Mountain Ginseng, known in TCM as Shan Shen (山参), from Panax ginseng, is a sun-dried root from Jilin. These imperfect roots may show broken legs, scars, or slight shrinkage from harvest and transport. In TCM theory, ginseng is sweet and slightly warm, entering the spleen, lung, and heart channels. Traditionally used in soups, decoctions, and wine infusions for qi support.

Key Selling Points

• Wild forest mountain ginseng from Jilin, sun-dried and naturally imperfect
• Known in TCM as Shan Shen (山参) from Panax ginseng root
• Imperfections include broken legs, scars, or slight shrinkage only
• Traditionally used in soups, decoctions, and wine infusions
• 10g loose dried root pieces for personal culinary and herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically light beige to tan with a firm, woody texture and visible scars or broken sections. Aroma is earthy and faintly sweet. After simmering, the decoction is mild, slightly bitter, and subtly sweet. Imperfections are cosmetic only and do not affect normal use.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in chicken or pork soup
• Decocted with other herbs
• Infused in wine for traditional use
• Added to congee
• Used in seasonal tonic dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, mountain ginseng is traditionally used to support qi and vitality. It is commonly simmered in soups with chicken or pork, decocted with herbs such as wolfberry or jujube, or infused in wine. Folk practice often uses it in small amounts during cooler seasons or after exertion. Imperfect roots are traditionally valued for the same internal use despite cosmetic flaws.

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