Wu Ling Shen (Xylaria nigripes) — Wild Black Fungus Sclerotium, Dried Food Herb 500g

Wu Ling Shen (Xylaria nigripes), also known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Wū Líng Shēn (乌灵参) and locally called Ji Zong Dan, Lei Zhen Zi, Diao Jin Zhong, or Qian Kun Shen, is the dried sclerotium of a rare wild fungus long revered in Chinese folk herbal culture. Grown deep within termite nests in mountain forests, it has been prized as a spirit-calming, qi-nourishing food herb used in soups, decoctions, and tonic formulas. Its nature is sweet, neutral, and gently balancing, making it a mild yet treasured ingredient for settling the heart and supporting deep, restful calm.

Key Selling Points

• Rare wild-harvested Xylaria nigripes sclerotium
• Traditional spirit-calming food herb
• Known locally as Ji Zong Dan and Lei Zhen Zi
• Suitable for soups, decoctions, and tonic brews
• 500g bulk pack, 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully cleaned and dried to preserve its dark, charcoal-black exterior and firm, dense texture. The dried sclerotium carries a mild, earthy, forest-like aroma with subtle smoky notes. When simmered, it softens gradually and yields a gentle, faintly sweet broth with a deep, grounding umami character that blends quietly into soups and tonics.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style tonic soup and broth
• Slow-simmered decoction with other food herbs
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal nourishing stews
• Daily wellness tea blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Wu Ling Shen is decocted into soups and tonic formulas to calm the spirit, nourish qi, and support restful sleep. It is traditionally simmered with ingredients like jujube, goji berry, longan, and lotus seed in slow-cooked broths, or brewed alone as a gentle daily tea. In mountain communities, it has long been treasured as a rare longevity ingredient, added to medicinal food soups during seasonal transitions and periods of fatigue.

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