Gan Song Nardostachys Root Dried Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient 500g Sichuan Origin
$10.71 – $18.01Price range: $10.71 through $18.01
Description
Gan Song (甘松), known as Nardostachys Root, comes from Nardostachys jatamansi, a fragrant rhizome traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with a sweet and pungent flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. These dried, leaf-removed and machine-cut root pieces are sold as a raw botanical for decoction, tea, or culinary preparation. Store in a cool dry place; special populations should consult a professional before use.

Key Selling Points
- Authentic Gan Song (甘松) dried root from Sichuan, a classic Chinese herbal botanical
- Botanical source Nardostachys jatamansi, leaf-removed root pieces for clean preparation
- Warm nature with sweet and pungent flavor in TCM, traditionally linked to spleen and stomach channels
- Manually inspected and machine cut into uniform pieces for easy decoction or tea brewing
- 500g bulk pack suitable for herbal shops, kitchens, and traditional formula preparation

Quality & Sensory
These dried root pieces typically show a dark brown to reddish-brown color with a slightly twisted, segmented texture. They carry a characteristically strong, sweet-aromatic and earthy aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a warm, pungent, and slightly sweet herbal taste.

Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Raw Chinese herbal botanical |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 甘松 |
| Pinyin | Gan Song |
| Botanical Name | Nardostachys jatamansi |
| Plant Part | Dried root and rhizome, leaf removed |
| Net Weight | 500g |

Usage Scenarios
- Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
- Brewed as a warm aromatic herbal tea
- Added to congee or culinary recipes in small amounts
- Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses
In traditional Chinese practice, Gan Song has long been valued as an aromatic warming herb, traditionally associated with regulating qi and harmonizing the middle burner. It was commonly included in decoctions and folk formulas, often paired with herbs like Chen Pi or Mu Xiang in classical preparations. Its distinctive fragrance also made it a traditional ingredient in seasonal wellness cooking and incense-like household uses.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is 500g of dried Gan Song (甘松) root pieces from Nardostachys jatamansi, sourced from Sichuan and sold as a raw Chinese herbal botanical.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory, Gan Song is warm in nature with a sweet and pungent flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels and valued for its aromatic warming character.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in decoctions, brewed as an aromatic tea, or added in small amounts to congee and herbal soups.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Spikenard with leaves, Leafless spikenard |
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