Ge Shan Xiao (Cynanchum auriculatum) — Dried Root Slices, Traditional Herbal Decoction Piece

Ge Shan Xiao (Cynanchum auriculatum) is the dried root of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Gé Shān Xiāo (隔山消), also historically recorded as Bai He Shou Wu (白何首乌) and Ge Shan Niu Pi Xiao (隔山牛皮消). For generations it has been valued as a gentle, earth-toned root used in decoctions and folk tonics, traditionally associated with supporting the Spleen and Stomach, easing digestive discomfort, and nourishing the body over time. Its nature is sweet, slightly bitter, and neutral, making it a mild yet steady herb in traditional food-therapy practice.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb root used in TCM decoctions
• Dried Ge Shan Xiao slices, 500g pack
• Also known as Bai He Shou Wu and Ge Shan Niu Pi Xiao
• Suitable for simmering, decocting, and soup use
• Clean, carefully dried root pieces

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale tan to light brown color, firm yet slightly fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the root yields a gentle, subtly sweet and faintly bitter infusion with a smooth, grounding character that blends well with other herbs in a formula.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Medicinal food preparations
• Daily wellness tonics

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ge Shan Xiao is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily digestive comfort and overall nourishment. It is often simmered alongside ingredients like jujube, goji berry, and Chinese yam in medicinal food soups, or brewed as a mild daily tea. Traditional formulas place it in the context of supporting the Spleen and Stomach and harmonizing the middle burner.

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