Premium Taizishen Pseudostellaria Root 500g Dried Hairy Child Root for Herbal Tea and Soup

Dried Taizishen (太子参), also known as Hairy Child Root or Hai Er Shen (孩儿参), from Pseudostellaria heterophylla. These selected whole roots are a gentle tonic herb in TCM, traditionally associated with sweet flavor and slightly cool nature, entering the spleen and lung channels. Commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, or brewed as a mild tea. Store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced traditional herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Selected-grade dried Pseudostellaria heterophylla roots from Fujian
• Known in TCM as Taizishen or Hai Er Shen, a gentle qi-supporting herb
• Traditionally valued as a mild tonic suitable for daily family soups
• Whole dried roots, convenient for decoction, soup, or tea brewing
• 500g value pack with refrigerated storage to preserve freshness

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender, pale yellowish-white roots with a smooth, slightly waxy surface and fine transverse wrinkles. The aroma is mild and faintly sweet, and simmered roots yield a light, clean, gently sweet taste with a soft, tender texture.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into nourishing soups with poultry, pork, or vegetables
• Brewed alone or with other mild herbs as a light daily tea
• Added to congee or slow-cooked decoctions
• Used in seasonal family cooking during recovery or warm-weather months

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Taizishen is traditionally used as a gentle tonic for the spleen and lung, often chosen when a milder alternative to ginseng is preferred. It is commonly paired with Ophiopogon root (Mai Dong) and Schisandra (Wu Wei Zi) in summer decoctions, or added to chicken and pork soups. Folk use includes light herbal teas and congee for children and elders, reflecting its reputation as a soft, non-burdensome herb.

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