Ci Wu Jia Root Slices (Eleutherococcus senticosus) — Dried Siberian Ginseng Root, 500g

Ci Wu Jia Root Slices (Eleutherococcus senticosus) are the dried root slices of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Cì Wǔ Jiā (刺五加), also called Siberian Ginseng or Ci Guai Zhang (刺拐杖). For centuries, Ci Wu Jia has been prized as a qi-tonifying, vitality-supporting, and spirit-lifting herb, traditionally used to fortify the body, ease fatigue, and support steady energy through the day. Its nature is warm, slightly bitter and mildly pungent, making it a strengthening yet balanced herb for tonifying the Spleen and Kidney, and for supporting the body's natural resilience.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-tonifying food herb
• Dried Ci Wu Jia root slices
• Eleutherococcus senticosus
• Sourced from Northeast China
• 500g value pack for daily decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale tan color, firm woody texture, and mild earthy aroma with a faint herbal sweetness. When decocted or simmered, the slices release a gentle, slightly bitter and subtly sweet infusion with a warm, grounding character, adding depth to broths and daily tonics without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal decoctions and daily tonics
• Herbal tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ci Wu Jia is decocted into soups, tonics, and longevity formulas to support daily vitality, steady energy, and a calm, grounded spirit. It is a common ingredient in Northeast Chinese medicinal food soups, where it pairs with ingredients like astragalus, goji berry, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other tonic herbs for a warm, mildly bitter infusion.

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