Yu Ling Gao Herbal Paste 300g Jar with Ginseng and Longan Traditional Slow-Cooked Nourishing Tonic

Yu Ling Gao (玉灵膏) is a traditional Chinese herbal paste made from ginseng (Panax ginseng) and dried longan fruit (Dimocarpus longan), slow-simmered into a concentrated paste following a classic folk formula. In TCM theory, longan is sweet and warm and is traditionally associated with nourishing heart and spleen, while ginseng is traditionally valued for supporting vitality. This jarred paste is intended as a culinary herbal food, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Classic Yu Ling Gao formula combining ginseng and longan fruit
• Slow-simmered traditional decoction paste in a 300g jar
• Made in Anhui with a food production license for herbal food use
• Concentrated paste form is easy to portion and blend into warm drinks or food
• Rooted in a well-known folk tonic recipe passed down through TCM practice

Quality & Sensory

Typically a dark brown to blackish thick paste with a dense, glossy texture. The aroma is typically sweet and herbal with caramelized longan notes, and the taste is typically sweet, mildly bitter from ginseng, and warming on the palate.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir a spoonful into warm water or tea as a daily herbal drink
• Blend into congee or porridge for a traditional nourishing breakfast
• Spread on toast or mix into desserts as a culinary herbal sweetener
• Enjoy during seasonal transitions as part of a traditional wellness routine

Traditional Uses

Yu Ling Gao originates from a classic recipe recorded in Qing dynasty herbal literature, traditionally prepared by slow-steaming ginseng with longan flesh for many hours. In TCM practice it has been traditionally associated with nourishing heart blood and calming the spirit, and was commonly taken by those with fatigue or poor sleep in traditional folk use. It is traditionally consumed in small daily amounts, often in the morning or before rest.

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