San Leng Sliced Chinese Burreed Rhizome 500g Dried TCM Herb for Decoctions

San Leng (三棱), also called Jing San Leng, is the dried sliced rhizome of Sparganium stoloniferum, a classic raw herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. These large dry slices are cut from new-crop rhizomes and are traditionally regarded as acrid and bitter in flavor with entry to the liver and spleen channels. In TCM theory they are associated with moving stagnation and supporting healthy circulation patterns. Suitable for decoction preparation under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried San Leng (三棱) rhizome slices from Zhejiang, a recognized TCM raw herb
• Botanical source Sparganium stoloniferum, also known as Jing San Leng (京三棱)
• Large uniform slices cut from new-crop rhizomes and carefully dried
• Traditionally associated in TCM with breaking stagnation and promoting healthy blood movement
• 500g pack suited to decoction, soup, and herbal formula preparation

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically pale yellowish-white to light brown with a firm, dense texture and a faintly starchy aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a mild, slightly bitter and acrid taste typical of this rhizome.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions following a practitioner's formula
• Added to medicinal soup packs with other TCM herbs
• Used in traditional herbal wine or long-simmered broths
• Incorporated into seasonal tonic recipes under professional guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, San Leng is traditionally paired with E Zhu (莪术) to address stagnation patterns, and it appears in classical formulas aimed at supporting healthy circulation and digestion. It is almost always prepared by decoction, often with vinegar processing in clinical settings. Because of its strong moving nature, it has traditionally been used cautiously and avoided during pregnancy.

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