San Qi Notoginseng Root Tian Qi Dried Whole Roots Wenshan Panax notoginseng for Decoction and Powder

San Qi (三七), also called Tian Qi, is the dried root of Panax notoginseng, a prized root in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TCM theory it is associated with the Liver and Stomach channels and is traditionally valued for supporting healthy circulation. These whole taproots are graded by size, with fewer heads per 500 g indicating larger roots. Commonly decocted, simmered in soups, or ground into powder for traditional herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Wenshan-grown Panax notoginseng dried whole roots
• Graded by head count with 20 to 60 head options for different root sizes
• In TCM theory San Qi enters the Liver and Stomach channels
• Whole root form suitable for decoction, soup, or grinding into powder
• A classic TCM root traditionally valued in daily herbal wellness routines

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-brown to yellowish-brown with a hard, dense texture and wrinkled surface. The cut surface is usually grayish-green or yellow-green. The aroma is mildly herbal and earthy, and the taste is typically bitter at first with a sweet, slightly acrid aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer whole roots in slow-cooked herbal soups with poultry or pork
• Decoct in water as a traditional herbal preparation
• Grind into powder for use in traditional herbal routines
• Add to congee or culinary dishes following traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, San Qi is traditionally used to support healthy blood circulation and is a key ingredient in classic formulas such as Yunnan Baiyao-style blends. Whole roots are often simmered with chicken or pork in nourishing soups, especially during recovery periods or in autumn and winter. It is also commonly ground into powder and taken with warm water in small traditional amounts.

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