Ginseng Root Slices Ren Shen Panax ginseng Dried Cut Herb for Tea and Decoction

Ginseng Root Slices, known in TCM as Ren Shen (人参), from Panax ginseng. These dried slices are cut from cultivated ginseng root and sold as an edible agricultural product. In TCM theory, ginseng is sweet and slightly bitter with a warm nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, lung, and heart channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, teas, and soups. Store sealed and away from light.

Key Selling Points

• Dried ginseng root slices cut from whole Panax ginseng roots
• Known in TCM as Ren Shen (人参), a classic qi-tonifying herb
• Warm nature with sweet and slightly bitter flavor in TCM theory
• Convenient slice form for tea, decoction, soup, and congee
• Sold as an edible agricultural product with 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light brown cut surface with a firm, dry texture and a faint earthy-ginseng aroma. When steeped or simmered, the taste is typically mildly sweet with a characteristic slight bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Add to chicken or pork soups during slow cooking
• Cook into rice congee for a traditional tonic dish

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ren Shen is traditionally used to support vitality and is a staple of classic tonic formulas, often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or Ling Zhi in decoctions. Slices are commonly simmered in soups, steeped as tea, or cooked with rice congee, especially in autumn and winter. Store sealed and protected from light.

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