Xuan Shen Powder (Scrophularia ningpoensis) — Dried Chinese Figwort Root, 500g

Xuan Shen Powder (Scrophularia ningpoensis) is the finely milled, sun-dried root of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Xuán Shēn (玄参), also called Yuán Shēn (元参) or Black Ginseng (黑参). For centuries, Xuan Shen has been prized as a cooling, yin-nourishing, and fire-clearing herb, traditionally used to moisten dryness, soothe the throat, and support the body's fluid balance. Its nature is sweet, bitter, and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet profoundly effective herb for nourishing Yin, clearing heat, and harmonizing the body's internal balance.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Yin-nourishing and heat-clearing herb
• Sun-dried Scrophularia ningpoensis root
• Finely milled 500g powder format
• Also known as Yuan Shen and Black Ginseng
• Food-herb ingredient for teas and decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried and finely milled to preserve its deep blackish-brown color, soft powdery texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted or steeped, it yields a dark, gently bitter infusion with a subtle sweet undertone and a smooth, grounding mouthfeel that blends well with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoctions and tonics
• Daily herbal tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal Yin-nourishing soups
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Xuan Shen is decocted into soups, congee, and cooling tonics to support throat comfort and fluid balance during dry or heat-prone seasons. It is a common ingredient in classical Yin-nourishing formulas, where it pairs with ingredients like Rehmannia, Ophiopogon, and honeysuckle. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and honeysuckle for a dark, mildly bitter infusion.

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