Shan Hai Luo Dried Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Slices Traditional TCM Herb for Decoction and Soup 500g

Shan Hai Luo (山海螺), also called Si Ye Shen or Yang Ru Shen, is the dried root of Codonopsis lanceolata, a climbing herb in the Campanulaceae family. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with sweet flavor and neutral properties and is valued in folk herbal practice for daily decoctions and soups. This listing is for dried whole or sliced root supplied as a food-grade raw botanical. Store in a cool dry place away from insects and moisture, and consult a qualified practitioner before regular use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried root of Codonopsis lanceolata known in TCM as Shan Hai Luo 山海螺
• Also sold under the folk names Si Ye Shen 四叶参 and Yang Ru Shen 羊乳参
• Traditional raw Chinese botanical prepared using conventional processing
• Commonly simmered in decoctions soups and herbal congee
• Supplied as a 500g sealed bag of dried root for household herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Dried Shan Hai Luo root typically shows a light yellowish to grayish-brown exterior with a fibrous dense texture and faint starchy aroma. When decocted the liquid is typically mild and slightly sweet with a subtle earthy herbal note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups with poultry or pork
• Cooked into nourishing herbal congee
• Combined with other tonic roots in seasonal stews

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice Shan Hai Luo is traditionally associated with supporting vitality and is often paired with ingredients such as Chinese yam red dates or goji berries in family soups and decoctions. Folk usage includes adding sliced root to chicken or pork soup during seasonal changes. Preparation typically involves rinsing the root and simmering it with other herbs until tender.

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