Tibetan Palm Ginseng Dried Herb Zhang Shen 250g Traditional TCM Root

Tibetan Palm Ginseng, known in TCM as Zhang Shen (掌参), is the dried tuber of Gymnadenia conopsea, a wild orchid traditionally gathered in high-altitude regions. Its hand-shaped root gives the herb its English name. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with tonifying qi and calming the spirit. This sun-dried whole root is supplied prepackaged for decoction, soup, or herbal wine preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tibetan-sourced palm ginseng tubers hand-shaped like five fingers
• Botanical source Gymnadenia conopsea dried whole tuber
• Known in TCM as Zhang Shen (掌参) with traditional qi-tonifying associations
• Sun-dried processing preserves natural aroma and texture
• Prepackaged 250g portion suitable for decoction soup or wine

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown to grayish tubers with a firm dense texture and faint earthy aroma. When decocted the liquid is typically light amber with a mild slightly sweet and starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups with poultry or pork
• Steeped in liquor for traditional herbal wine
• Brewed as a mild daily herbal tea

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice palm ginseng tubers are commonly simmered in nourishing soups or decoctions, often paired with chicken, pork ribs, or other tonic roots. Folk use also includes steeping the tubers in grain liquor as a restorative wine. In TCM theory the herb is traditionally associated with tonifying qi, benefiting the kidneys, and calming the spirit, and it is sometimes used in autumn and winter tonic preparations.

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