Dried Whole Ginseng Root Sun-Dried White Ginseng for Soup and Wine 500g Box

Dried Whole Ginseng Root, known in TCM as Sheng Shai Shen (生晒参), from Panax ginseng. This sun-dried white ginseng root is a whole, unprocessed decoction piece from Jilin, China. In TCM theory, ginseng is sweet and slightly warm, entering the spleen, lung, and heart channels. Traditionally used to support qi and vitality, it is commonly simmered in soups or steeped in wine. Store in a cool, dry place and use as a culinary herb.

Key Selling Points

• Whole sun-dried white ginseng root from Panax ginseng
• Sourced from Jilin, China, a classic ginseng growing region
• Traditional TCM herb used to support qi and vitality
• Whole roots with fibrous rootlets, ideal for soups and wine
• Available in 500g and 250g box sizes

Quality & Sensory

The roots are typically light beige to pale yellow with a firm, woody texture and visible fibrous rootlets. Aroma is earthy and subtly sweet. When simmered or steeped, the liquid is mild, slightly bitter, and gently sweet, with a characteristic ginseng taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in chicken or pork soup
• Steeped in rice wine or grain alcohol
• Decocted as a single-herb tea
• Added to congee during cooking
• Used in seasonal tonic dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Sheng Shai Shen is traditionally used to tonify qi and support vitality. It is often simmered in soups with chicken or pork, steeped in wine, or decocted alone. Common pairings include jujube, goji berry, and astragalus. It is traditionally used in cooler seasons and for middle-aged and older adults seeking gentle daily support.

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