Red Ginseng Slices 250g Changbai Mountain Korean Red Ginseng Root Slices Unsweetened Cooking Herb

Red Ginseng Slices, known in TCM as Hong Shen (红参), from Panax ginseng, are steamed and dried root slices. In TCM theory, Hong Shen is warm in nature, sweet and slightly bitter, and enters the spleen, lung, and heart channels. Traditionally used to support qi and warmth, it is commonly added to soups, decoctions, and congee. This 250g bag contains unsweetened slices from Changbai Mountain, China, dried by air and sun.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Hong Shen (红参), the steamed and dried root of Panax ginseng
• Sourced from Changbai Mountain, China, a traditional ginseng growing region
• Unsweetened red ginseng slices with no added sugar
• Air-dried and sun-dried processing for a firm, sliceable texture
• 250g bag suited for cooking, soups, and decoctions

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically reddish-brown to amber, firm and slightly brittle, with a mild earthy ginseng aroma. When simmered or decocted, they soften and yield a gently bitter, slightly sweet taste. Batch color and aroma may vary with natural root age and drying conditions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in chicken or pork soup
• Added to herbal decoctions
• Cooked into congee
• Used in slow-cooked seasonal dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Hong Shen is traditionally used in decoctions and soups to support qi and warm the middle. It is often paired with jujube, goji berry, or astragalus in tonic soups. Folk preparation includes simmering slices for 30 to 60 minutes, or steeping in hot water for a daily tea. It is also added to congee during colder months.

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