San Leng Slices (Sparganium stoloniferum) — Dried Food-Herb Rhizome for Decoction & Soup

San Leng Slices (Sparganium stoloniferum) are the dried rhizome slices of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Sān Lěng (三棱). Also called Burreed Rhizome, San Leng has been prized for centuries as a moving, breaking, and qi-invigorating herb, traditionally used to invigorate blood, disperse stagnation, and ease abdominal fullness. Its nature is bitter and neutral, making it a focused yet balanced herb for supporting smooth circulation and digestive comfort.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional blood-moving food herb
• Dried San Leng rhizome slices
• Sparganium stoloniferum
• Sourced from Zhejiang, China
• Suitable for decoction and soup

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, firm texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices release a gentle, slightly bitter infusion with a clean, grounding finish, adding depth to traditional herbal broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Herbal tea blends
• Seasonal slow-cooking

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, San Leng is decocted into soups, medicinal congee, and traditional formulas to support smooth movement of qi and blood. It is a common ingredient in blood-moving soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like angelica, chuanxiong, and red peony. As a decoction, it is simmered alone or blended with other herbs for a focused, slightly bitter infusion.

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