Pan Long Shen (Spiranthes sinensis) — Dried Food Herb, Rare Chinese Botanical

Pan Long Shen (Spiranthes sinensis), also known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Pán Lóng Shēn (盘龙参) and commonly called Chinese Ladies' Tresses, is the dried whole plant of a rare and revered food herb. Long prized in folk herbal practice as a gentle yin-nourishing and lung-moistening botanical, Pan Long Shen has been used in soups, decoctions, and seasonal tonics. Its nature is sweet, slightly bitter, and neutral, making it a mild yet nourishing herb traditionally associated with supporting fluids and calming internal heat.

Key Selling Points

• Rare traditional food herb
• Dried whole-plant botanical
• Spiranthes sinensis
• Suitable for soup and decoction
• Clean, new-crop quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its natural green-brown color, delicate texture, and mild herbal aroma. When simmered, the plant softens and releases a gentle, subtly sweet and slightly earthy flavor, adding depth to broths and infusions without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal decoction
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Pan Long Shen is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment. It is a common ingredient in traditional soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, jujube, and Chinese yam. As a decoction, it is simmered alone or blended with other mild herbs for a light, subtly sweet infusion.

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