Yu Ling Gao Herbal Paste 220g American Ginseng Longan Traditional Tonic Ready to Eat

Yu Ling Gao (玉灵膏) is a traditional Chinese herbal paste made from American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and longan fruit (Dimocarpus longan, Gui Yuan 桂圆). Slow-steamed into a concentrated paste, it is a classic tonic preparation in TCM tradition, where longan is considered sweet and warm and traditionally associated with nourishing heart and spleen. Enjoy a small serving daily as a ready-to-eat herbal food.

Key Selling Points

• Classic Yu Ling Gao formula combining American ginseng and longan fruit
• Slow-steamed traditional preparation for a concentrated herbal paste
• Ready to eat straight from the jar with no further cooking required
• Longan is traditionally used in TCM to nourish heart and spleen
• Convenient 220g bottled format for daily herbal wellness routines

Quality & Sensory

This paste typically has a deep amber to dark brown color with a thick, glossy, spreadable texture. The aroma is typically sweet and herbal, and the taste is characteristically bittersweet, combining the natural sweetness of longan with the mild bitterness of American ginseng.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Eat a small spoonful directly as a ready-to-eat herbal tonic
• Stir into warm water or tea as a traditional daily drink
• Spread on toast or mix into congee as a culinary herbal addition
• Enjoy during seasonal changes as part of a traditional wellness routine

Traditional Uses

Yu Ling Gao is a well-known tonic paste from traditional Chinese practice, historically prepared by steaming longan flesh with American ginseng over many hours. In TCM theory, longan is traditionally associated with nourishing heart blood and calming the spirit, while American ginseng is traditionally used to replenish qi and support yin. It was commonly taken in small daily amounts, often dissolved in warm water.

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