Changbai Mountain Ginseng Slices Ren Shen 5-10 Year Old Root 1000g Bag for Soup and Tea

Changbai Mountain Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Ren Shen (人参), from Panax ginseng, the dried root of a mature plant aged 5-10 years. These thin slices are sun-dried and traditionally valued as a warming qi tonic. In TCM theory, ginseng is sweet and slightly bitter, entering the spleen, lung, and heart channels. Traditionally used in soups and teas as a classic herbal supplement for daily wellness.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Changbai Mountain ginseng from Jilin, China
• Sliced from mature roots aged 5-10 years for concentrated traditional value
• Known in TCM as Ren Shen (人参), Panax ginseng dried root
• Sun-dried processing preserves natural aroma and character
• Versatile for brewing tea, simmering soup, or chewing directly

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light brown color with a firm, dry texture and a distinct ginseng aroma. When brewed or simmered, the taste is typically earthy and slightly sweet with a lingering mild bitterness characteristic of mature ginseng root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices in soups with chicken or pork for a traditional tonic broth
• Steep 2-3 slices in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Add to congee or slow-cooked dishes for gentle herbal flavor
• Chew a slice directly as a convenient traditional supplement

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, ginseng slices are commonly simmered in nourishing soups, steeped alone or with goji berries and red dates in tea, or added to congee. Traditionally associated with supporting vitality and qi, they are a popular choice during seasonal changes or recovery periods. In TCM theory, ginseng is considered warming and is traditionally paired with cooling herbs to balance its nature.

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