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

Xuan Shen Slices (Scrophularia ningpoensis) are the dried root slices of a highly regarded traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Xuán Shēn (玄参), also called Chinese Figwort or Black Figwort Root. 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 fluid balance. Its nature is sweet, bitter, and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet deeply nourishing herb for clearing heat and replenishing yin.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional yin-nourishing and heat-clearing herb
• Dried Xuan Shen root slices with rich oily texture
• Scrophularia ningpoensis from Anhui origin
• Sulfur-free, clean selected-grade slices
• 500g pack for decoctions and daily herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its dark brownish-black color, dense oily texture, and mild earthy aroma. The slices feel substantial and slightly moist, a sign of good oil content. When decocted, they yield a deep amber infusion with a gentle, subtly sweet and slightly bitter taste, adding body and depth to herbal formulas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Herbal tea blends for throat comfort
• Soup and congee ingredients
• Seasonal yin-nourishing formulas
• Daily herbal wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Xuan Shen is decocted into soups, congee, and cooling tonics to support yin nourishment and throat comfort, especially during dry or hot seasons. It is a common ingredient in traditional formulas paired with herbs like Sheng Di Huang, Mai Dong, and Lian Qiao. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other cooling herbs for a deep, mildly sweet infusion.

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