Xuan Shen Scrophularia Root Slices 500g Dried Yuan Shen Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces

Xuan Shen (玄参), also called Yuan Shen, is the dried root of Scrophularia ningpoensis, supplied as large dark slices. In TCM theory it is sweet, bitter, and salty in flavor with a cold nature, traditionally associated with the lung, stomach, and kidney channels. This 500g pack of cut slices is suited to decoctions, herbal soups, and traditional formulas, and should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Scrophularia ningpoensis root cut into large dark slices
• Known in TCM as Xuan Shen (玄参) or Yuan Shen (元参)
• Cold-natured root traditionally used in clearing-heat formulas
• 500g value pack of selected decoction pieces
• Convenient sliced form for decoctions, soups, and herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically dark brown to black with a slightly wrinkled surface and firm yet pliable texture. They carry a faint characteristic herbal aroma, and when decocted they typically yield a dark, mildly sweet and bitter infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to cooling herbal soups in small amounts
• Combine with other TCM herbs in classical formulas
• Use in seasonal herbal preparations under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xuan Shen is traditionally associated with nourishing yin and clearing heat, and it appears in classical formulas such as Zeng Ye Tang alongside Mai Dong and Sheng Di Huang. It has also been traditionally used in throat-soothing decoctions and seasonal cooling blends. Preparation typically involves simmering the slices with other herbs; it is not usually taken alone.

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