{"title":"Herbs \u0026 Roots","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhole dried herbs, roots, seeds and mushrooms - the traditional materia medica, mostly USDA Organic and wild-crafted. Sourced from a California herbalist and shipped within two days.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"salvia-root-red-sage-root-salviae-miltiorrhizae-radix-dan-shen-organic","title":"Salvia root \/ Red sage root - Salviae miltiorrhizae Radix - Dan Shen - Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRed root, red name.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDan shen\u003c\/i\u003e means red root, and it earns it - the bark of the root is a deep brick red that bleeds into the water the moment it starts to simmer. The plant is a sage, close kin to the one in a kitchen spice rack, though nothing about it tastes like that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the most studied plants in the Chinese pharmacopoeia and one of the most widely planted. Wild danshen was dug out of the eastern hills a long time ago, so essentially everything on the market today, including this, is cultivated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e the red slices are simmered into a decoction, usually with other roots. Bitter, faintly cooling, and it stains the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSalvia Root \/ Red Sage Root – Salviae miltiorrhizae Radix – Dan Shen 丹參 – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eSalvia miltiorrhizae Radix\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Salvia Root \/ Red Sage Root \/ Dan Shen \/ 丹參\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"70\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDan Shen (Red Sage Root) is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e featured for centuries in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional East Asian herbal practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eheritage-style decoctions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRecognized for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edeep red color and earthy, aromatic character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, it is often included in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional teas, simmered blends, and cultural herbal recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade Dan Shen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecarefully sliced and naturally dried without sulfur or chemical additives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, preserving its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecolor, aroma, and clean food-grade quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e suitable for teas and traditional cooking preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6–12 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20–30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly paired with other traditional botanicals in classical decoction recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd slices to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eslow-simmered soups or broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a warm, herbal depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOften combined with botanicals such as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDang Gui\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBai Shao\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSan Qi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in traditional kitchen preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally dried and sliced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClean, food-grade botanical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Dan Shen is highlighted in \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassical texts and long-standing decoction traditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where it is frequently included in \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eslow-simmered blends and heritage herbal preparations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, contributing a \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edeep, earthy, harmonizing quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within traditional frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708430729365,"sku":"CS-4D14O-4oz","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708430762133,"sku":"CS-4D14O","price":24.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/Dan_Shen_Organic.jpg?v=1786410755"},{"product_id":"longan-fruit-dried-longan-arillus-long-yan-rou-organic-grade","title":"Longan Fruit Dried - Longan Arillus - Long Yan Rou - Organic Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDragon eye.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eLong yan rou\u003c\/i\u003e means dragon eye flesh. Peel a fresh longan and you see why - a translucent white fruit with a single glossy black seed staring out of the middle. What is in the bag is the dried flesh, which goes amber and chewy and tastes something like a smoky raisin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tree grows in the far south - Guangdong, Guangxi and Fujian - and has been cultivated there for around two thousand years. It is the sweet one in the cabinet. Where most Chinese herbs need something added to make them drinkable, longan is what gets added.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e a small handful dropped into tea, congee or dessert soups, usually alongside jujube and goji. Sweet enough to eat straight from the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eLongan Fruit (Dried) – Longan Arillus – Long Yan Rou – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eDimocarpus longan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Longan Fruit \/ Dragon Eye Fruit \/ Long Yan Rou \/ 龙眼肉 \/ 龍眼肉\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Certified Organic (Tested free of pesticides and sulfur)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"82\" width=\"82\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\"\u003e      \u003cimg height=\"70\" width=\"145\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eLongan Fruit (Long Yan Rou) is a cherished ingredient in East Asian culinary traditions, appreciated for its naturally sweet, caramel-like flavor and soft, chewy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis dried fruit has been enjoyed for generations in traditional teas, soups, desserts, and festive recipes. Our Certified Organic Longan is carefully dried without sulfur or preservatives, preserving its rich aroma, deep golden-brown color, and naturally sweet taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis is a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eready-to-eat, food-grade dried fruit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, suitable for snacking or adding directly to recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeas \u0026amp; Tonics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAdd a small handful of longan fruit to hot water or herbal blends for a naturally sweet, comforting drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Congee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAdd to chicken soup, herbal broths, or rice congee for a warm, traditional flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSnacking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCan be eaten \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edirectly in its dried form\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e as a naturally sweet, ready-to-eat dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesserts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUse in sweet soups, tong sui, baked goods, or mixed with nuts and seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTested free of pesticides and sulfur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally dried without preservatives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSoft, sweet, and ready-to-eat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Long Yan Rou is traditionally described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esweet and warm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and is associated with the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeart and Spleen channels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within classical herbal frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt has long been featured in traditional teas, congee, festive dishes, and nourishing blends passed down through generations in East Asian culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a food-grade dried fruit, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used under the guidance of a trained herbal practitioner if used in traditional herbal preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708445474965,"sku":"CS-4L21O-4oz","price":9.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708445507733,"sku":"CS-4L21O","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/Long_Yan_Rou.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"chinese-yam-dioscorea-opposita-rhizoma-shan-yao-organic-grade","title":"Chinese Yam - Dioscorea opposita Rhizoma - Shan Yao - Organic Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMountain medicine, from Henan.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eShan yao\u003c\/i\u003e means mountain medicine. The best of it comes from a small district of Henan around Huaiqing, and the local name \u003ci\u003ehuaishan\u003c\/i\u003e works the way a wine appellation does - a mark of where it grew rather than what it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a true yam, unrelated to the sweet potato, and it is one of the clearest examples of the Chinese idea that food and medicine are the same category. It sits in the herb market dried in white slices and in the vegetable market fresh by the kilo, and nobody finds that strange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e the dried slices go into soups and decoctions, most often with jujube and goji. Bland and starchy on its own, faintly sweet, and it thickens whatever it is cooked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChinese Yam – Dioscorea opposita Rhizoma – Shan Yao – Organic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eDioscorea opposita\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Chinese Yam \/ Shan Yao \/ 山药 \/ 山藥\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e USDA Certified Organic (Tested free of sulfur and pesticide residues)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in Henan Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"70\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChinese Yam, known as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShan Yao \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored culinary botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e widely featured in traditional East Asian kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMildly sweet and neutral in character, it is often enjoyed in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esoups, congee, and traditional simmered teas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where it brings a gentle, nourishing quality to classic recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSDA Certified Organic Shan Yao\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is carefully sliced and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enaturally dried\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, maintaining its smooth texture, light aroma, and traditional culinary character. Free from sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives, it offers a clean, food-grade ingredient suitable for everyday herbal cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Congee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e10–20 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to chicken, bone broth, or rice congee for a mild, comforting flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8–10 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20–25 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e as part of a traditional warm beverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly combined with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRed Dates, Goji Berry, or Lotus Seed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in seasonal recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMust be cooked, simmered, or steeped before consuming.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e for traditional preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUSDA Certified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and preservatives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLow-temperature dried to preserve natural character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Shan Yao is traditionally described as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esweet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eneutral\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIt is associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLung, Spleen, and Kidney channels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e in classical herbal theory and is frequently used in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional food therapy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003econgee recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eslow-simmered herbal soups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShan Yao is known in traditional herbal culture for its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eharmonizing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egrounding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e character, and is often included in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eeveryday nourishing dishes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used under the guidance of a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708445212821,"sku":"CS-4S14O-4oz","price":9.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708445245589,"sku":"CS-4S14O","price":28.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/ShanYao_Organic_37fc4787-111f-4eab-a56f-670f1c224513.jpg?v=1786411086"},{"product_id":"lions-mane-mushroom-hericium-erinaceus-hou-tou-gu-organic-grade","title":"Lion's Mane Mushroom - Hericium erinaceus - Hou Tou Gu - Organic Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe monkey head mushroom.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eHou tou gu\u003c\/i\u003e is the Chinese name and it means monkey head - which is close to what a whole one looks like hanging off a log, shaggy and white. In Japan it is \u003ci\u003eyamabushitake\u003c\/i\u003e, named for the yamabushi, the mountain ascetics whose robes carried the same shaggy tassels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor most of its history it was something foragers found rather than something anyone farmed, growing on dead hardwood in the cold forests of northern China, Japan and North America. These are cultivated in Fujian. Cooks prize the texture more than the flavor - torn and cooked, it pulls apart in strands and gets compared to crab.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e the dried pieces are soaked until soft, then torn and pan-fried, or simmered into broth. Mild, faintly sweet, and it takes on whatever it is cooked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708445147285,"sku":"CS-4H26O-4oz","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708445180053,"sku":"CS-4H26O","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/Hou_TouGu.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"wood-ear-black-fungus-auriculariae-fructificatio-hei-mu-er-organic-grade","title":"Wood Ear (Black Fungus) - Auriculariae Fructificatio - Hei Mu Er - Organic Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWood ear.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eMu er\u003c\/i\u003e means wood ear, which is exactly what it is - a dark, ear-shaped fungus that grows flat against dead hardwood after rain. Dried, it looks like a scrap of burnt paper. Twenty minutes in water and it comes back springy and almost translucent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are from Yunnan, in the far southwest. Wood ear is one of the oldest deliberately cultivated fungi anywhere - Chinese farmers were inoculating logs with it more than a thousand years ago, centuries before anyone in Europe grew a mushroom on purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e soaked, rinsed, sliced, then thrown into stir-fries, hot and sour soup, or cold salads with vinegar and chili. Almost no flavor of its own - the whole point is the crunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHei Mu Er (Black Fungus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eAuricularia auricula\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Black Fungus \/ Cloud Ear Mushroom \/ Wood Ear \/ 黑木耳 \/ 秋耳 \/ 雲耳\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Organic Grade – certified organic, sulfur-free, pesticide-free, and independently lab-tested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in Yunnan Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eHei Mu Er (Black Fungus) is a time-honored culinary ingredient widely used across East Asian kitchens and traditional herbal cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eKnown for its smooth, slightly crunchy texture, it readily absorbs flavors and brings depth to soups, stir-fries, and cold dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur Hei Mu Er is organically cultivated, carefully cleaned, and low-temperature dried to preserve its natural color, aroma, and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eEvery batch is independently tested, ensuring purity, cleanliness, and consistency you can trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCooking Applications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSoak in room-temperature water for 1–2 hours until fully expanded and tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAdd to stir-fries, soups, noodle dishes, or cold salads for its signature silky-crisp texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCommonly combined with goji berries, red dates, or Chinese yam in traditional home-style soups and slow-simmered decoctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes for traditional decoctions, or soak and cook thoroughly before adding to dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eND Grade — independently tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrganically grown and sustainably harvested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLow-temperature dried to preserve natural texture and character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTested for heavy metals, aflatoxins, and microbial safety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePackaged in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Hei Mu Er is traditionally described as neutral in nature and mild in flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt appears in classical food-therapy recipes and seasonal soups within East Asian culinary tradition, where it plays a grounding and harmonizing role in many household preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdditional lot-testing is conducted on all organic herbs for quality assurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708445343893,"sku":"CS-4H18O-4oz","price":12.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708445376661,"sku":"CS-4H18O","price":38.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/Black_Fungus_Wood.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"schisandra-fruit-schisandra-chinensis-fructus-wu-wei-zi-organic","title":"Schisandra Fruit - Schisandra chinensis Fructus - Wu Wei Zi - Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe five flavor berry.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eWu wei zi\u003c\/i\u003e means five flavor seed, and the name is literal: a single dried berry is sour first, then sweet, then bitter, salty and pungent underneath. Chinese herbalists treat it as the rare herb that carries all five tastes at once, which is why it was written about as much for its strangeness as for its use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows on a woody vine in the cold forests of Manchuria and the Russian Far East. Nanai and other hunting peoples of the Amur region are recorded as carrying the dried berries on long trips into the taiga, and Russian botanists picked it up from them in the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e a spoonful of berries steeped in hot water makes a deep red, sharply sour tea - the Korean drink \u003ci\u003eomija-cha\u003c\/i\u003e. Often sweetened with honey or simmered with jujube.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708445540501,"sku":"CS-4W12O-4oz","price":19.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708445573269,"sku":"CS-4W12O","price":59.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/Wu_Wei_Zi.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"white-mulberry-leaf-tea-bag-cut-morus-alba-folium-sang-ye-organic-grade","title":"White Mulberry Leaf (Tea Bag Cut) - Morus alba Folium - Sang Ye - Organic Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe leaf that fed the silk trade.\u003c\/b\u003e White mulberry is the tree silkworms eat, and for most of Chinese history that was its whole economic point - entire provinces were planted with it because the worms would eat nothing else. The leaf becoming an herb in its own right, \u003ci\u003esang ye\u003c\/i\u003e, was almost a side effect of having so much of it around.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are from Shandong, cut for tea. Mulberry and silk moved together along the routes that later took the name Silk Road, and the smuggling of mulberry seeds and silkworm eggs into Byzantium in the sixth century is one of the best documented cases of industrial espionage in the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e steeped in hot water like a green tea, often with chrysanthemum. Mild, grassy, very slightly sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3 data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"131\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eMulberry Leaf (Organic)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"165\"\u003eMorus alba\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"186\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulberry Leaf \/ Sang Ye \/ 桑叶 \/ 桑葉\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"234\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic Grade (Certified organic and fully tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"391\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown and harvested in Shandong Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"391\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\"\u003e     \u003cimg height=\"100\" width=\"208\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c_fa956cf5-27f9-461c-b257-4dc36f39e6d4.jpg?v=1764985207\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"391\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eMulberry Leaf, known as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSang Ye\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in traditional East Asian herbal culture, is a classic botanical long used in tea rituals and seasonal herbal cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur organic mulberry leaves are hand-selected and low-temperature dried to preserve their natural green color, crisp texture, and clean, leafy aroma. This tea-grade leaf is a popular ingredient in traditional herbal teas, congee blends, and light broths enjoyed across East Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eMulberry Leaf is a naturally caffeine-free botanical that fits easily into both traditional and modern herbal tea practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSteep \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2–3 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of mulberry leaf in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e250 ml\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of hot water (90–95°C \/ 194–203°F) for \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5–10 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eEnjoy on its own or paired with botanicals such as chrysanthemum, goji berry, or mint for a classic traditional flavor combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAdd a small handful to congee, clear soups, or herbal broths to bring a light, refreshing herbal note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eCommonly combined with flowers and leaves in traditional East Asian tea blends and seasonal household recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etea, decoction, or soup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUSDA Certified Organic \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIndependently lab-tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLow-temperature dried to maintain color, aroma, and integrity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally caffeine-free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSang Ye\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esweet, bitter, and cooling in nature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and is associated with the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLung and Liver channels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in classical theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eMulberry Leaf appears in many historical tea recipes, seasonal herbal blends, and home-style preparations, where it is appreciated for its clean taste and its role in harmonizing traditional formulas. It is a staple botanical in classic East Asian kitchens and remains a popular ingredient in herbal tea culture today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efood-grade herbal ingredient\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, not as a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNot ready-to-eat. Must be steeped or cooked before consuming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used under the guidance of a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708445278357,"sku":"CS-4S06TCO-4oz","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708445311125,"sku":"CS-4S06TCO","price":14.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/sangye_6f682758-4a43-4629-8fb5-a898213fa3ea.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"dong-quai-root-angelicae-sinensis-radix-dang-gui-quan-gui-pian-whole-root-sliced-organic-grade","title":"Dong Quai Root - Angelicae sinensis Radix - Dang Gui (Quan Gui Pian) -  Whole root sliced - Organic Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe female ginseng.\u003c\/b\u003e Dang gui grows in the cold, high altitudes of Gansu and Yunnan in western China. The name means something close to \"return to order,\" and it is one of the most heavily used roots in the entire Chinese pharmacopoeia - it appears in more classical formulas than almost anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts reputation is old enough that it travelled: Dong Quai turns up in Korean and Japanese medicine under different names, and it was one of the first Chinese herbs to reach European apothecaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e the sliced root is simmered into a decoction, or dropped into bone broth, chicken soup and winter stews. Earthy and faintly sweet, with a smell close to celery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eDong Quai Root – Angelicae sinensis Radix – Dang Gui – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eAngelica sinensis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Dong Quai \/ Chinese Angelica Root \/ Dang Gui \/ 当归\/ 當歸\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Certified Organic (无硫 • 零农残)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"70\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDong Quai (Dang Gui) is a time-honored botanical deeply rooted in East Asian herbal traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt has been used for generations in traditional Chinese herbal kitchens and classical formulas, where it is valued for its warm, aromatic character and rich, earthy sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur Certified Organic Dang Gui is carefully sliced and naturally dried at low temperatures to preserve its traditional aroma, color, and integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is free from sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives, making it a clean, food-grade botanical suitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional broths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSimmer 6–12 g of Dang Gui in water for 20–30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCommonly paired with botanicals such as Shu Di Huang, Bai Shao, or Chuan Xiong in classical East Asian decoction recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAdd to chicken soup, herbal broths, or family-style tonic soups for a warm, traditional flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOften combined with goji berries, red dates, or Chinese yam in seasonal herbal cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and preservatives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLow-temperature dried and thinly sliced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Dang Gui is described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esweet, acrid, and warm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in nature and traditionally associated with the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeart, Liver, and Spleen channels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is frequently referenced in classical formulas and seasonal herbal soups where it plays a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eharmonizing, warming, and aromatic role\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within traditional frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAvoid during pregnancy unless supervised by a qualified practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUse with caution if taking anticoagulant medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn TCM, used cautiously in cases of heavy menstrual flow or signs of internal heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiscontinue use and consult a practitioner if unusual symptoms occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used under the guidance of a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708445409429,"sku":"CS-4D20O-4oz","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708445442197,"sku":"CS-4D20O","price":66.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/Danggui.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"balloon-flower-root-platycodon-root-platycodon-grandiflorum-radix-jie-geng-organic","title":"Balloon Flower Root \/ Platycodon Root - Platycodon grandiflorum Radix - Jie Geng - Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA vegetable on one side of the border, an herb on the other.\u003c\/b\u003e Platycodon is the balloon flower, the garden plant whose buds inflate like small paper lanterns before they open. The root is \u003ci\u003ejie geng\u003c\/i\u003e in Chinese and \u003ci\u003edoraji\u003c\/i\u003e in Korean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Korea doraji is food: peeled, soaked to draw out the bitterness, then dressed with sesame, garlic and chili as one of the standard side dishes on the table. In China the same root is a formula ingredient. These come from Heilongjiang in the cold northeast, where the two traditions overlap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e simmered into decoctions, or soaked and cooked as a vegetable. Bitter until it has been soaked, faintly sweet after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBalloon Flower Root \/ Platycodon Root – Platycodon grandiflorum Radix – Jie Geng – Organic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlatycodon grandiflorum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Balloon Flower Root \/ Platycodon Root \/ Jie Geng \/ 桔梗\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Organic Grade (Fully tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in Heilongjiang Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"70\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBalloon Flower Root, known as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJie Geng \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a time-honored botanical featured across traditional East Asian herbal kitchens and classical decoction recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRecognized for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003earomatic, earthy character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, it has been used for generations in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional teas, broths, and herbal blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur Organic Grade Jie Geng is \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecarefully sliced and low-temperature dried\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to help maintain its natural aroma, color, and integrity — a clean, food-grade ingredient suitable for traditional preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimmer Jie Geng in water as part of a traditional tea or decoction.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd to slow-simmered soups, broths, or congee for an herbal, aromatic note. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCombine with other traditional botanicals in classic home-style blends and decoctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15–20 minutes for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified organic and food-grade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and preservatives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLow-temperature dried to preserve natural character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePackaged in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Jie Geng is traditionally described as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebitter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eacrid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eneutral\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in nature and associated with the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLung channel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt is referenced throughout \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassical herbal literature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for its role as a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eguiding botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, helping to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003euplift\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eharmonize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e traditional decoctions within East Asian herbal frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eJie Geng is frequently included in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eseasonal preparations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003earomatic blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003elongstanding family-style herbal recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708445606037,"sku":"CS-4J10O-4oz","price":10.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708445638805,"sku":"CS-4J10O","price":31.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/JieGengOrganic_37abf6ff-ef34-48ca-882f-d41570e098cd.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"chinese-asparagus-root-asparagus-cochinchinensis-radix-tian-men-dong-nd-grade","title":"Chinese Asparagus Root - Asparagus cochinchinensis Radix - Tian Men Dong - ND Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot the asparagus you eat.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTian men dong\u003c\/i\u003e comes from a climbing asparagus relative, not the spears in a supermarket. What is harvested is the tuber, and it is boiled, peeled and dried until it turns semi-translucent and slightly sticky, closer to a piece of amber candy than to a root.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name means something like heavenly winter cordial, and it is one of the older entries in the Chinese materia medica - it appears in the Shennong Ben Cao Jing alongside reishi and astragalus. It grows through the warmer central and southern provinces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e simmered into decoctions and long-cooked soups. Sweet at the front and then distinctly bitter, with a chewy honeyed texture that surprises people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eChinese Asparagus Root – Asparagus cochinchinensis Radix – Tian Men Dong – ND Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eAsparagus cochinchinensis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Chinese Asparagus Root \/ Tian Men Dong \/ 天门冬 \/ 天門冬\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ND Grade (Tested free of sulfur and pesticide residues)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChinese Asparagus Root, known as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTian Men Dong\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e widely used across traditional East Asian herbal kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esweet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eslightly bitter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and traditionally described as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“very cold,”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Tian Men Dong has been featured for generations in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic decoctions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enourishing soups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eseasonal herbal blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eND Grade Tian Men Dong\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e is carefully washed, sliced, and naturally dried \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewithout sulfur or additives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e. Its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclean aroma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esmooth texture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e make it ideal for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etea, decoction, and culinary herbal recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHerbal Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003ePlease search and refer to educational resources on how to incorporate this herb into your soup or decoction. Generally, simmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6–12 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of Tian Men Dong in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20–30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea or Infusion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eCommonly steeped with botanicals such as Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Root) or Bai He (Lily Bulb) in traditional East Asian tea blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eAdd to soups, congee, or herbal broths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eND Grade — tested for heavy metals and free of sulfur and pesticide residues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally dried to preserve aroma and traditional character\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePackaged in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Tian Men Dong is traditionally described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esweet, bitter, and very cold\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and associated with the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLung and Kidney channels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is widely referenced in classical formulas and appears frequently in slow-simmered decoctions and seasonal herbal soups within traditional East Asian practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used under the guidance of a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708445900949,"sku":"CS-2T08-4oz","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708445933717,"sku":"CS-2T08","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/tianmendongpremiumNDgrade.png?v=1786411088"},{"product_id":"ginger-root-slice-gan-jiang-zingiberis-officinalis-rhizoma-organic-grade","title":"Ginger Root (Slice) - Gan Jiang - Zingiberis officinalis Rhizoma - Organic Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA plant with no wild ancestor.\u003c\/b\u003e Ginger has been cultivated so long that no wild population survives anywhere - botanists think it came out of island Southeast Asia, but the original plant is gone, kept alive for thousands of years only by human hands passing rhizomes along. It was one of the first spices to reach Rome, carried the length of the trade routes before anyone in Europe knew what plant it came from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChinese herbal practice treats fresh and dried ginger as two different herbs with two different names: \u003ci\u003esheng jiang\u003c\/i\u003e for the fresh root and \u003ci\u003egan jiang\u003c\/i\u003e, warmer and more concentrated, for the dried. These slices are \u003ci\u003egan jiang\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e simmered into a tea with brown sugar and red dates, or dropped into broths and decoctions. Hotter and drier than fresh ginger, so less goes further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDried Ginger (Slice) – Gan Jiang – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eZingiber officinale Rhizoma\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Dried Ginger \/ Gan Jiang \/ 干姜\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"70\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDried Ginger, known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGan Jiang\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored culinary botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e featured for centuries in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional East Asian kitchens and herbal decoctions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWith its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewarm, aromatic character and spicy flavor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, sliced dried ginger is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic ingredient\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eteas, soups, stews, and simmered preparations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Gan Jiang is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esliced and naturally dried without sulfur or chemical additives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, preserving its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edistinct aroma, golden color, and traditional character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3–6 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e15–25 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly paired with other traditional botanicals in classic decoction recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd slices to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003estews, congee, or slow-simmered soups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a warm, aromatic note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOften included in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eseasonal cooking, spice blends, and traditional simmered preparations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally sliced and dried\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Gan Jiang is traditionally described as \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epungent and warm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in nature and is referenced in \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic decoctions and culinary preparations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where it contributes a \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewarming quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within traditional frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708445966485,"sku":"CS-4G03O-4oz","price":6.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708445999253,"sku":"CS-4G03O","price":20.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/GanJiang.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"lotus-seed-nelumbinis-nucifera-semen-lian-zi-nd-grade","title":"Lotus Seed - Nelumbinis nucifera Semen - Lian Zi - ND Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe seed that waits.\u003c\/b\u003e Lotus seeds are famously long-lived. Seeds recovered from a dry lakebed in Liaoning province were dated at around a thousand years old and still germinated - not a marketing line but a documented result, and part of why the plant carries the meaning it does in Buddhist thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery part of the lotus gets used in China - root, leaf, stamen, seed - and the seed is the one that travelled furthest into food. Lotus seed paste is what is inside a mooncake. The green sprout at the centre of each seed is bitter and is usually pulled out before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e soaked, then simmered into congee, dessert soups or bone broth until soft and floury. Mild and faintly sweet, close to a chestnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eLotus Seed – Nelumbinis Semen – Lian Zi – ND Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eNelumbinis Semen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Lotus Seed \/ Lian Zi \/ 莲子\/ 蓮子\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ND Grade (Fully tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested from organically cultivated lotus fields in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLotus Seed, known as Lian Zi, is a time-honored ingredient used in traditional East Asian cooking and classical herbal preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt is appreciated for its mild sweetness, soft texture, and its long history in congee, soups, herbal blends, and dessert-style tonics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur ND Grade Lotus Seeds are organically cultivated and naturally dried to preserve their clean flavor, creamy interior, and traditional culinary character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree from sulfur, pesticides, and chemical residues, they are suitable for both daily cooking and traditional herbal kitchen recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Congee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAdd 10–20 g of Lotus Seed to soups or rice porridge until soft and creamy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Traditional Herbal Drinks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSimmer with red dates, lily bulb, longan, or goji berries for a classic East Asian infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOften paired with Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), Bai He (Lily Bulb), or Da Zao (Red Jujube) in traditional herbal cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, soup, or cooked food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15–20 minutes in soups or decoctions, or cook until fully softened when used in congee or desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eND Grade — tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrganically cultivated and naturally dried\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of chemical additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFood-grade and versatile for soups, teas, and desserts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Lian Zi is traditionally described as sweet and neutral in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt is associated with the Heart, Spleen, and Kidney channels in classical herbal theory and is commonly included in nourishing soups, congee, and family-style herbal recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLotus Seed is widely used in traditional herbal kitchens for its grounding, harmonizing presence and its role in many classic seasonal and ceremonial dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used under the guidance of a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708445737109,"sku":"CS-2L09","price":23.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz.","offer_id":47708445769877,"sku":"CS-2L09-8oz","price":14.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/LianZiPremium.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"jobs-tears-seed-coicis-lacryma-jobi-semen-yi-yi-ren-organic-grade","title":"Job's Tears Seed - Coicis lacryma-jobi Semen - Yi Yi Ren - Organic Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeads before it was a grain.\u003c\/b\u003e The English name comes from the wild plant, whose seed casing dries into a hard glossy bead with a natural hole straight through it. People have strung them as rosaries and necklaces for thousands of years, and somebody along the way named them for the tears of Job. What is in the bag is the cultivated grain, \u003ci\u003eyi yi ren\u003c\/i\u003e, hulled and soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a grass, a relative of maize, and it was being farmed across East Asia before rice took over the fields. These are from Fujian. In Korea and Japan the roasted grain is brewed as an everyday tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e soaked, then simmered into congee, barley-style soups and dessert broths, often with lotus seed or red bean. Chewy, mild and faintly nutty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoicis Semen (Job’s Tears)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Coix lacryma-jobi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Job’s Tears \/ Yi Yi Ren \/ 薏苡仁\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ND Grade — independently tested for pesticides, sulfur, heavy metals, and aflatoxins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in Fujian Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"97\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eCoicis Semen, also known as Job’s Tears (Yi Yi Ren), is a traditional botanical widely used across East Asian kitchens and classical herbal practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eMild, slightly nutty, and naturally versatile, it has long been incorporated into soups, porridges, teas, and seasonal wellness-style cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur ND Grade Yi Yi Ren is organically grown, sulfur-free, pesticide-free, and low-temperature dried to preserve its natural color, aroma, and smooth texture. Its gentle flavor makes it suitable for daily culinary use and traditional herbal blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Congee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAdd 15–30 g of Yi Yi Ren to porridge, soup, or congee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSimmer until soft and creamy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSimmer 10–15 g with botanicals such as red bean or lotus seed in 500–700 ml of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eUse as a base grain in herbal soups, slow-simmered broths, or mixed with rice and other grains in everyday cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, porridge, or soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes for traditional decoctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eND Grade — independently tested for pesticides, sulfur, heavy metals, and aflatoxins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrganically grown with no chemical additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLow-temperature dried to preserve natural color and texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMild, versatile flavor suitable for daily use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Yi Yi Ren is described as sweet and bland, and slightly cool in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is widely referenced in classical herbal texts and commonly included in traditional soups, porridges, and seasonal decoction recipes across East Asian food culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708445802645,"sku":"CS-4Y07O-4oz","price":4.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz.","offer_id":47708445835413,"sku":"CS-4Y07O-8oz","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708445868181,"sku":"CS-4Y07O","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/Yi_Yi_Ren.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"lily-bulb-juan-dan-lilium-lancifolium-bulbus-bai-he-juan-dan-organic-grade","title":"Lily Bulb (Juan Dan) - Lilium lancifolium Bulbus - Bai He (Juan Dan) - Organic Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA hundred, joined together.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBai he\u003c\/i\u003e is written with the characters for a hundred and for uniting - a description of the bulb itself, which stacks in overlapping scales like a head of garlic made of pale petals. Dried, each piece is a single curved white scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plant is a true lily, and this is one of the herbs that never really left the kitchen. Lily bulb shows up in Cantonese dessert soups and stir-fries as often as it does in a formula, and anyone who has eaten sweet soup with snow fungus and lotus seed has probably eaten it without knowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e soaked briefly, then simmered into dessert soups with tremella and rock sugar, or dropped into congee. Slightly bitter at first, then starchy and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLily Bulb (Juan Dan) – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eLilium lancifolium Bulbus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Lily Bulb \/ Bai He (Juan Dan) \/ 卷丹百合\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Organic Grade – certified organic and tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China from organically cultivated lily fields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"82\" width=\"82\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg height=\"70\" width=\"145\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eLily Bulb, known as Bai He (Juan Dan), is a long-cherished ingredient in TCM, East Asian cooking and traditional herbal kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIts mild taste, tender texture, and delicate character have made it a staple in congee, soups, and dessert-style tonics for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur Organic Grade Lily Bulbs are carefully peeled and naturally dried to preserve their clean aroma, bright color, and authentic culinary qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives, these lily bulbs offer a pure and versatile food ingredient suitable for modern and traditional recipes alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Congee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAdd 10–20 g to chicken soup, vegetable broth, or rice porridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHerbal Tea \u0026amp; Infusions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSimmer with lotus seeds, goji berries, or red dates for a comforting brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Dessert Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIncorporate into sweet soups, steamed dishes, or dessert-style tonics for added texture and aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, soup, or cooked food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSimmer for at least 15 minutes in soups or decoctions, or cook until tender when used in congee or desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTested free of sulfur, pesticides, and heavy metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally dried to preserve texture and color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFood-grade and versatile for teas, soups, and traditional recipes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Bai He is traditionally described as sweet, slightly bitter, and neutral in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is featured in many classical soups, seasonal herbal blends, and home-style recipes throughout East Asia, where it adds an elegant, grounding quality to nourishing dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eLily bulbs are commonly included in family-style congee and floral dessert soups that have been enjoyed for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used under the guidance of a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708445671573,"sku":"CS-4B08O-4oz","price":9.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708445704341,"sku":"CS-4B08O","price":28.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/Bai_He.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"euryale-seed-qian-shi-euryale-ferox-semen-nd-grade","title":"Euryale Seed - Qian Shi - Euryale ferox Semen - ND Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA pond plant covered in thorns.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eQian shi\u003c\/i\u003e is the seed of prickly water lily, whose leaves float like enormous dark plates and whose every surface - leaf, stem, seed pod - carries spines. Harvesting it by hand is genuinely unpleasant work, which is part of why it has always cost what it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same seed is \u003ci\u003emakhana\u003c\/i\u003e in India, where it is puffed like popcorn and eaten by the bowl. In China it stays a small hard pearl and goes into the pot. One plant, two countries, completely different habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e soaked, then simmered into congee, soups and dessert broths, often alongside lotus seed. Starchy and faintly sweet, with a firm bite that survives long cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEuryale Seed – Euryale ferox Semen – Qian Shi – ND Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003ci\u003eEuryale ferox\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Euryale Seed \/ Qian Shi \/ 芡實\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eND Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Independently tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEuryale Seed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eQian Shi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored ingredient\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e widely featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional East Asian soups, teas, and congee recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eNaturally firm with a mild, nutty taste, Qian Shi has been enjoyed for generations in \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eseasonal cooking and home-style herbal preparations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eOur \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eND Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Euryale Seeds are \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclean, food-grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efree from sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, making them suitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional culinary blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e10–20 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e25–30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly paired with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLotus Seed, Chinese Yam, or Goji Berry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in classic traditional blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Congee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd a handful to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esoups, stews, or rice porridge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a soft, lightly nutty texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOften included in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eseasonal tonic soups and home-style herbal recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e across East Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eND Grade — independently tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of additives and preservatives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally dried to preserve texture and flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFood-grade ingredient\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for soups, teas, congee, and traditional cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Qian Shi is traditionally described as \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esweet and astringent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and commonly featured in \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic soups, porridges, and seasonal decoctions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where it contributes a \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egrounding, harmonizing quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within traditional culinary practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used under the guidance of a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708446490773,"sku":"CS-2Q06-4oz","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz.","offer_id":47708446523541,"sku":"CS-2Q06-8oz","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708446556309,"sku":"CS-2Q06","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/20250812_150646-Edited.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"goji-berry-lycii-berry-large-lycii-barbarum-fructus-gou-qi-zi-organic","title":"Goji Berry \/ Lycii Berry (Large) - Lycii barbarum Fructus - Gou Qi Zi - Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNingxia, and nowhere else.\u003c\/b\u003e Almost all goji worth eating comes from one river valley in Ningxia in north-central China, where the alkaline soil and hard sun produce a berry sweet enough to eat by the handful. The Chinese have kept records of the harvest there for over six hundred years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Chinese medicine it belongs to the small group of herbs mild enough to take every day, and it is one of the few that crossed into ordinary cooking - dropped into congee, soups and tea without anyone thinking of it as medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e eaten dried by the handful, steeped in hot water as a tea, or simmered into soups and porridge. Sweet, slightly tart, faintly like a dried cherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGoji Berry (Large) – Lycii barbarum Fructus – Gou Qi Zi – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003ci\u003eLycium barbarum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Goji Berry \/ Lycii Berry \/ Gou Qi Zi \/ 枸杞子\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Certified Organic and tested free of sulfur and pesticide residues)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Organically cultivated and harvested in \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNingxia, China\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"70\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGoji Berry, known as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGou Qi Zi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e featured for generations in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional East Asian kitchens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, especially in soups, teas, and nourishing blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003elarge-grade Goji Berries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNingxia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e—a region renowned for premium Lycium fruit—are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enaturally sun-dried\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e, preserving their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ebright color, plump texture, and naturally sweet flavor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis clean, \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efood-grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ingredient is \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efree from sulfur, pesticides, and additives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, making it ideal for traditional culinary use and daily herbal preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5–10 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to hot water or simmer gently for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e10–15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly paired with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRed Dates, Chrysanthemum, or Huang Qi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in traditional TCM blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd a small handful to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003echicken soup, bone broth, or congee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a naturally sweet, comforting flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrequently used in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edessert soups, porridges, and tonic blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e across East Asian home cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or in soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrganically cultivated in Ningxia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally sun-dried\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and preservatives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLarge, plump berry grade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, soups, porridges, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn traditional East Asian herbal culture, Gou Qi Zi is known for its \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enaturally sweet nature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and is commonly included in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eseasonal soups, warm teas, and home-style tonics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where it contributes a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egentle, harmonizing quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within classical culinary traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708446228629,"sku":"CS-4G11OL-4oz","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708446261397,"sku":"CS-4G11OL","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/Gou_Qi_Zi.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"isatis-root-isatidis-radix-ban-lan-gen-bei-organic","title":"Isatis Root - Isatidis Radix - Ban Lan Gen (Bei) - Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe indigo plant.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBan lan gen\u003c\/i\u003e is the root of woad - the plant Europe used to dye cloth blue for centuries before indigo arrived from India. The same genus, put to a completely different purpose at the other end of the continent. China grew it for the dye too, and then kept the root.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the very few herb names that people in China who know nothing about herbs still know by heart - packets of ban lan gen granules sit in every pharmacy and most kitchen drawers. These are grown in Heilongjiang, in the far northeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e the pale sliced root is simmered into a decoction, alone or with honeysuckle. Bitter and cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsatis Root – Isatidis Radix – Ban Lan Gen (Bei) – Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eIsatis indigotica\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Isatis Root \/ Woad Root \/ Ban Lan Gen \/ 板蓝根 \/ 板藍根\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Organic Grade (Fully tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in Heilongjiang Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"70\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIsatis Root, known as Ban Lan Gen, is a time-honored botanical featured in traditional East Asian herbal practices and seasonal tea recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is commonly prepared in decoctions and herbal blends, valued for its naturally cooling character and distinctive earthy-bitter taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur organic Ban Lan Gen is shade-dried at low temperatures and processed without sulfur or chemical additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eEach batch is independently tested to ensure a clean, food-grade ingredient suitable for traditional tea preparations, decoctions, and herbal cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSimmer 6–10 g of Isatis Root in 500 ml of water for 20–30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCommonly paired with botanicals such as Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle Flower) or Lian Qiao (Forsythia Fruit) in classic East Asian herbal decoctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAdd a small amount to slow-simmered broths or soups for a naturally cooling, earthy tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15–20 minutes for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified organic, sulfur-free, and pesticide-free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLow-temperature dried to preserve natural character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEarthy aroma and naturally cooling profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePackaged in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ban Lan Gen is traditionally described as bitter and cold in nature and is associated with the Lung and Stomach channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is widely referenced in seasonal decoctions and classic herbal tea recipes, where it plays a cooling and harmonizing role within traditional frameworks, especially during seasonal transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708446392469,"sku":"CS-4B26O-4oz","price":5.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708446425237,"sku":"CS-4B26O","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":47708446458005,"sku":"CS-4B26O-8oz","price":10.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/Ban_Lan_Gen.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"organic-astragalus-root-woods-grown-astragali-membranaceus-radix-huang-qi-pian","title":"Organic Astragalus Root (Woods-Grown) - Astragali membranaceus Radix - Huang Qi (Pian)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe yellow leader.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eHuang qi\u003c\/i\u003e means roughly yellow leader - \u003ci\u003ehuang\u003c\/i\u003e for the golden color of the cut root, \u003ci\u003eqi\u003c\/i\u003e for its standing among the tonic herbs. It appears in the Shennong Ben Cao Jing, the oldest Chinese materia medica we have, and it has stayed near the top of that pharmacopoeia for two thousand years since.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese roots are woods-grown in Inner Mongolia, the dry northern grassland that has always produced the best of it. The plant is left in the ground for several years before it is lifted, which is why a sliced disc shows those fine concentric rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e the discs are woody and faintly sweet, closer to a dried mushroom than to a spice. In northern China they go straight into the pot - a few slices simmered into chicken broth or congee for an hour, then fished out before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAstragalus Root (Cultivated) – Astragali membranaceus Radix – Huang Qi – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eAstragalus membranaceus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Astragalus Root \/ Huang Qi \/ 黄芪（栽培）\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Certified organic, tested free of sulfur and pesticide residues)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in a woods-grown environment in Inner Mongolia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"82\" width=\"82\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\"\u003e      \u003cimg height=\"70\" width=\"145\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAstragalus Root, known as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHuang Qi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e widely featured in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional East Asian kitchens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and classical herbal preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eorganic, cultivated\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e Astragalus is sliced into round discs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003elow-temperature dried\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e to preserve its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enatural aroma, golden color, and active compounds. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis food-grade root is \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efree from sulfur, pesticides, and additives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, offering a clean and traditional ingredient suitable for culinary and decoction use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIts active constituents include triterpenoid saponins (astragalosides), polysaccharides, and naturally occurring flavonoids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBest to Boil and simmer in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewater for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e20–30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly paired with herbs like \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCodonopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGoji Berry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRed Dates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in traditional blends or herbal formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd slices to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003echicken soup, bone broth, or herbal tea \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003efor a gentle, comforting, soy-like flavor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFrequently incorporated into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efamily-style soups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eseasonal stews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eheritage herbal cooking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e across East Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTested free of sulfur and pesticide residues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCultivated and sliced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLow-temperature dried to preserve aroma and color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn TCM, Huang Qi is described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emild and naturally sweet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and is often included in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eslow-simmered soups, tonics, and seasonal decoctions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where it contributes a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecomforting, grounding quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within classical culinary frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight in a sealed container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708446032021,"sku":"CS-4H42AO-4oz","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708446064789,"sku":"CS-4H42AO","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/foo.png?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"eucommia-bark-salt-fried-du-zhong-yan-chao-eucommiae-cortex-preparatae-nd-grade","title":"Eucommia Bark (Salt-Fried) - Du Zhong (Yan Chao) - Eucommiae Cortex Preparatae- ND Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe rubber tree of China.\u003c\/b\u003e Pull a piece of eucommia bark apart slowly and fine white threads stretch between the halves. That is real latex. The tree is the only surviving member of its entire family, and China planted it seriously as a domestic rubber source in the twentieth century when imports were hard to get.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDu zhong\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the classic tonic barks, and it is rarely used raw. This is the salt-fried preparation - stir-roasted in a wok with salt water until those latex threads break down, the traditional step that makes the bark workable. These trees grow in Hunan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e simmered into a decoction with other roots, or dropped into bone broth. Faintly sweet and woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDu Zhong (Eucommia Bark) – Salt-Fried\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eEucommia ulmoides\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Preparation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Salt-fried (Yan Chao,  盐炒， 鹽炒)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Eucommia Bark \/ Tochu \/ Chinese Rubber Tree Bark \/ 杜仲\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ND Grade – independently lab-tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in Hunan Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDu Zhong (Eucommia Bark)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e deeply rooted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEast Asian herbal traditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esalt-fried form (Yan Chao)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e follows a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassical preparation method\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where the bark is lightly treated with a salt solution and gently stir-fried — a technique widely used in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional Chinese herbal kitchens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur Du Zhong is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecarefully sourced, cleaned, and low-temperature processed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e to maintain its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enatural aroma, color, and integrity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, making it a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic ingredient\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eteas, decoctions, and traditional herbal soups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimmer 6–10 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e of Du Zhong in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e500–700 ml of water for 20–30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEnjoy on its own or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003epair with traditional botanicals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGou Qi Zi (Goji Berry)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDang Gui\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edeeper traditional flavor profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdd a few pieces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to slow-simmered soups, congee, or broths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBrings a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewarming, grounding character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to traditional dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOften combined\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e with botanicals like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eXu Duan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGou Qi Zi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDang Gui\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCommon in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic East Asian decoction recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efamily-style herbal soups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e for traditional decoctions, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esteep in hot water for an extended period\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e when used as tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraditional salt-fried (Yan Chao) processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eND Grade — independently tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSourced from growers focused on sustainable herbal cultivation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLow-temperature dried and packed in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Du Zhong is described as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esweet and slightly warm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in nature and is associated with the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiver and Kidney channels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in classical theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt is widely referenced in historical formulas and often included in slow-simmered decoctions and seasonal herbal soups, where it plays a grounding, harmonizing role in traditional practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708446163093,"sku":"CS-2D36B-4oz","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708446195861,"sku":"CS-2D36B","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/DuZhong_YanChao_Premium.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"cordyceps-fruiting-body-cordyceps-militaris-chong-cao-hua-organic","title":"Cordyceps (Fruiting Body) - Cordyceps militaris - Chong Cao Hua - Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinter worm, summer grass.\u003c\/b\u003e The Chinese name for the wild original, \u003ci\u003edong chong xia cao\u003c\/i\u003e, means winter worm and summer grass - a fungus that grows out of a caterpillar buried on the Tibetan plateau, and looks like an insect in the cold months and a blade of grass by summer. Tibetans call it \u003ci\u003eyartsa gunbu\u003c\/i\u003e. For centuries it was rare enough to be reserved for the imperial household.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBe clear about what this is: the wild plateau species is now one of the most expensive biological products on earth by weight. This is \u003ci\u003eCordyceps militaris\u003c\/i\u003e, its orange cultivated cousin, grown on grain in Fujian - no caterpillar involved, and available for the price of a jar of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e the orange fruiting bodies are steeped as a tea, or dropped into chicken and duck soup near the end of cooking. Mild and faintly sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708446097557,"sku":"CS-4Y11.5O-4oz","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708446130325,"sku":"CS-4Y11.5O","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/Cordyceps_e63db515-6d6f-45e6-8389-36b0facb23ff.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"gynostemma-tea-gynostemma-pentaphyllum-jiao-gu-lan-tea-wu-ye","title":"Gynostemma Tea - Gynostemma pentaphyllum - Jiao Gu Lan Tea (Wu Ye)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe herb of immortality, from Guizhou.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eJiao gu lan\u003c\/i\u003e grows wild in the damp mountains of southern China, and in Guizhou the locals called it \u003ci\u003exiancao\u003c\/i\u003e - immortality herb - and drank it as an everyday tea long before any physician wrote it down. It is a vine in the cucumber family, which is unusual company for a famous herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts route into the record runs backwards from most: it first appears in a Ming dynasty book on famine foods, was largely ignored by the classical pharmacopoeia, and only became well known after Japanese researchers took an interest in the 1970s. Southern China had been drinking it for centuries by then.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e brewed like a green tea, a few leaves in hot water. Sweet at the front, faintly bitter at the finish, and it takes several steepings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"1 LB","offer_id":47708446294165,"sku":"CS-4J09.5AO","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 OZ","offer_id":47708446326933,"sku":"CS-4J09.5AO-4oz","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/JiaoGuLanWuYeOrganic.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"white-ginseng-sliced-panax-ginseng-white-sliced-ren-shen-bai-pian-organic-grade","title":"White Ginseng (Sliced) - Panax Ginseng (White sliced) - Ren Shen (Bai Pian) - Organic Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe man root.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eRen shen\u003c\/i\u003e means man root, for the forked shape that makes a good specimen look like a small figure with arms and legs. The botanical name goes further: \u003ci\u003ePanax\u003c\/i\u003e comes from the Greek for all-heal, chosen by an eighteenth century botanist who had clearly heard the reputation before he saw the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are grown in Jilin, the province against the Korean border. Wild ginseng from the Changbai mountains there was valuable enough to shape trade and border disputes between China and Korea for centuries. White and red ginseng are the same root: white is simply peeled and dried, red is steamed first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e a few slices steeped in hot water, chewed slowly, or simmered whole into chicken soup the way Korean \u003ci\u003esamgyetang\u003c\/i\u003e is made. Bitter, then sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708446589077,"sku":"CS-4R03SO-4oz","price":60.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708446621845,"sku":"CS-4R03SO","price":185.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/Ren_Shen_Pian_Bai.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"tremella-whole-mushroom-snow-ear-mushroom-tremella-fuciformis-bai-mu-er-yin-er-nd-grade","title":"Tremella (Whole Mushroom) (Snow Ear Mushroom) - Tremella fuciformis - Bai Mu Er \/ Yin Er - ND Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilver ear.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eYin er\u003c\/i\u003e means silver ear, which is exactly what a dried piece looks like - a pale, ruffled ear that swells into something translucent and gelatinous when soaked. It is the classic Chinese dessert fungus, and by tradition it belonged to the very rich: Yang Guifei, the Tang dynasty consort remembered for her beauty, is the name most often attached to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntil the middle of the last century it could only be gathered wild from fallen wood in Sichuan and Fujian, which is why it cost what it did. Cultivation changed that. These are grown in Fujian, and a bowl of snow fungus dessert is now ordinary home cooking across southern China.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e soaked until it triples in size, trimmed, then simmered slowly with rock sugar, jujube, lotus seed or pear until the broth thickens. Almost no flavor of its own - the point is the texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTremella (Snow Ear Mushroom)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eTremella fuciformis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e White Wood Ear \/ Silver Ear \/ Bai Mu Er \/ 白木耳 \/ 银耳 \/ 銀耳\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ND Grade (Fully tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals, only accepting ND results for pesticides and sulfur)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e Grown and harvested in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFujian Province, China\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTremella, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSnow Ear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilver Ear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e widely used in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEast Asian culinary and herbal traditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIts \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enaturally gelatinous texture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emild, delicate flavor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e have made it a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic ingredient\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in traditional soups, teas, and nourishing desserts for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur Tremella is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecarefully selected\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003elow-temperature dried\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e to maintain its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esmooth, jelly-like consistency\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, natural aroma, and color. It is valued as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eversatile culinary ingredient\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e suitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eteas, decoctions, and traditional herbal desserts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Decoctions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoak 5–8 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1–2 hours\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e until soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemove the central stem.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimmer gently for 1–2 hours\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e with ingredients such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ered dates, lotus seeds, goji berries, or Asian pear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e to create a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional silky dessert soup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Herbal Infusions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCombine soaked Tremella with botanicals like \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003echrysanthemum, lily bulb, or Chinese yam\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteep or simmer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to create a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewarm, comforting infusion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e often enjoyed in traditional herbal kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdd to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esoups, vegan broths, porridges, or smoothies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e for texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePopular in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ehomemade herbal blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic East Asian dessert recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etea, decoction, or soup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eND Grade — independently tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLow-temperature dried to preserve texture, aroma, and natural color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally rich in botanical polysaccharides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Tremella is described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esweet and neutral\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in nature and traditionally associated with the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLung and Stomach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is a classic botanical featured in traditional East Asian dessert soups, seasonal teas, and slow-simmered recipes in which it brings a soft, harmonizing quality to the dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708446851221,"sku":"CS-2B16-4oz","price":12.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708446883989,"sku":"CS-2B16","price":36.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/BaiMuEr_YinEr_Whole_Premium.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"organic-jujube-black-chinese-black-date-with-pit-ziziphus-jujuba-fructus-black-hei-zao-da-zao-hei-organic","title":"Organic Jujube Black \/ Chinese Black Date (With Pit) - Ziziphus Jujuba Fructus (Black) - Hei Zao \/ Da Zao (Hei)- Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe same fruit, cooked dark.\u003c\/b\u003e Black jujube is not a different tree. It is the ordinary red date put through a long cycle of steaming and drying that turns the skin near-black, deepens the sugar and pulls the flavor toward molasses. In Chinese it is \u003ci\u003ehei zao\u003c\/i\u003e, black date, and it is listed as its own herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe difference is real enough that cooks choose between them on purpose. Red dates go into light soups and teas; black dates go into the darker, richer, longer-cooked pots. These still have the pit in, which is how the traditional grade is sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e dropped whole into slow soups, bone broths and herbal decoctions. Deeply sweet and smoky, and it will color the whole pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJujube Black (Steam-Treated) – Organic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003ci\u003eZiziphus jujuba\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Jujube Black \/ Chinese Black Date \/ Black Jujube \/ Black Date \/ \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e黑枣 \/ 黑棗\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Organic Grade – independently lab-tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"100\" width=\"100\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg height=\"97\" width=\"201\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eJujube Black (Steam-Treated) is a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored fruit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e featured in traditional East Asian culinary and herbal practices. Through a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassical steaming process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the fruit naturally darkens and develops a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edeep, mellow sweetness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and soft, chewy texture — a preparation commonly used in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional kitchen recipes, teas, and slow-simmered dishes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e black jujubes are pitted, steam-treated, and \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elow-temperature dried\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to maintain their natural flavor, aroma, and dark color. Free of sulfur, additives, and pesticide residues, they offer a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclean and versatile ingredient\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for teas, broths, and traditional cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSimmer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e2–4 pieces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e300–500 ml\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e of water for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e15–20 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEnjoy on its own or combine with botanicals such as goji berry, longan, or ginger in traditional blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd whole pieces to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003econgee, chicken soup, or herbal broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a naturally sweet depth of flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCommonly used in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esteamed dishes, dessert soups, and slow-cooked tonics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e throughout East Asian tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and enjoyed as tea, decoction, soup, or cooked food.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBring to a boil and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esimmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional decoctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSteep in hot water for an \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eextended period\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/span\u003e — certified organic and independently tested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSteam-treated\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional texture, aroma, and flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNo sulfur, no preservatives, no additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLow-temperature dried\u003c\/span\u003e for quality and integrity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePackaged in resealable pouches\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e for freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), black jujube is described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esweet and warm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in classical herbal theory. It is \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efrequently featured\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in slow-simmered decoctions, seasonal soups, and \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehome-style herbal cooking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where it provides a comforting, harmonizing presence in traditional recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNot ready-to-eat. Must be cooked, simmered, or steeped before consuming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"8 oz.","offer_id":47708446916757,"sku":"CS-4H19O-8oz","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708446949525,"sku":"CS-4H19O","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/Da_Zao.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"jujube-red-chinese-red-date-organic-ziziphus-jujuba-fructus-red-hong-zao-da-zao-hong-organic","title":"Jujube Red \/ Chinese Red Date Organic - Ziziphus Jujuba Fructus (Red) - Hong Zao \/ Da Zao (Hong)- Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour thousand years of red dates.\u003c\/b\u003e The jujube has been cultivated in China for something like four thousand years, which makes it one of the oldest domesticated fruits anywhere, and there are now over four hundred named varieties. The main growing belt runs across Hebei, Shandong, Shanxi and Xinjiang.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts everyday job in Chinese cooking is to make bitter things drinkable. Almost any herbal decoction that tastes rough gets a couple of red dates dropped in, which is why it appears in more formulas than almost anything and is treated as food rather than medicine. It travelled too - the same fruit turns up in Korean tea and across the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e dropped whole into soups, congee and tea, or eaten straight from the bag. Chewy, sweet, somewhere between a date and an apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJujube Red (Pitted) – Jujubae Fructus – Chinese Red Date – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003ci\u003eZiziphus jujuba\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Jujube Red \/ Chinese Red Date \/ Hong Zao \/ 红枣 \/ 紅棗\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Certified organic and tested free of pesticides and sulfur)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"82\" width=\"82\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\"\u003e      \u003cimg height=\"70\" width=\"145\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJujube Red (Pitted)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored fruit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e widely enjoyed in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional East Asian cooking and herbal tea recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eNaturally sweet, chewy, and aromatic, it is commonly used in \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esoups, congee, teas, and dessert blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to add warmth, depth, and a classic traditional flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eOur \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e jujube is \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epitted for convenience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, making it easy to cook, blend, or snack. It is \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enaturally dried\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and free from sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives, offering a clean, food-grade ingredient for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeas \u0026amp; Decoctions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSimmer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e5–10 pieces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e in water for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e15–30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly paired with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egoji berry, longan, or ginger\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in traditional tea blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Congee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdd \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ea handful\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ebone broth, chicken soup, or rice porridge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e for a naturally sweet, comforting note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUse in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esteamed dishes, desserts, baked goods, or herbal blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMay also be eaten directly as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enaturally sweet dried fruit snack\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReady to eat once dried.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMay also be \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esimmered, steamed, or cooked\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in teas, soups, and recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRinse before use for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePitted for convenience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and preservatives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally dried for sweetness and aroma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, soups, congee, desserts, and snacking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIn traditional East Asian herbal practice, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRed Date (Hong Zao)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic culinary fruit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eseasonal soups, nourishing teas, and home-style recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, where it brings a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esweet, harmonizing quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e to traditional preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used under the guidance of a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708446982293,"sku":"CS-4H23O-4oz","price":6.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708447015061,"sku":"CS-4H23O","price":20.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/HongZao_WholePitted.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"fo-ti-root-treated-organic-polygonum-multiflorum-radix-treated-he-shou-wu-zhi","title":"Fo-Ti Root (Treated) - Organic - Polygonum multiflorum Radix (Treated) - He Shou Wu (Zhi)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMr. He, and his black hair.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eHe shou wu\u003c\/i\u003e translates as Mr. He with black hair - from an old story about a man named He who took the root and whose white hair returned to black. The name Fo-Ti is not Chinese at all. It was invented by an American importer in the twentieth century and stuck, which is why you will find the same root sold under two names that share nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChinese practice draws a hard line between the raw root and the prepared one. This is the treated kind, steamed in black bean liquid until it turns dark and loses its bitterness - the form the classical texts call for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e the dark slices are simmered into a decoction, usually alongside other roots rather than on their own. Bittersweet and earthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708446785685,"sku":"CS-4H15O-4oz","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708446818453,"sku":"CS-4H15O","price":28.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/heshouwu.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"star-anise-ba-jiao-hui-xiang-illicium-verum-organic","title":"Star Anise - Ba Jiao Hui Xiang-  Illicium verum - Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEight points.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBa jiao\u003c\/i\u003e means eight horns, and the pod dries into a near-perfect eight-pointed star with one seed to each point. It grows on an evergreen tree in the warm south of China and northern Vietnam, and almost the whole world supply still comes from that one corner of Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the backbone of Chinese five spice and the smell at the bottom of a bowl of pho. Worth knowing that it has a look-alike: Japanese star anise is a different species and is not edible, which is why spice buyers care so much about where a batch was grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e one or two pods dropped whole into a braise, a broth or a pot of tea, then fished out. Powerfully sweet and licorice-like - too much and it takes over everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStar Anise – Illicium verum – Ba Jiao Hui Xiang – Certified Organic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003ci\u003eIllicium verum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Star Anise \/ Ba Jiao Hui Xiang \/ 八角茴香\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (tested free of pesticides and sulfur)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"82\" width=\"82\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\"\u003e      \u003cimg height=\"70\" width=\"145\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eStar Anise, known as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBa Jiao Hui Xiang\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic culinary botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e widely used in traditional East Asian kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIts naturally sweet, warm, licorice-like aroma has made it a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003estaple spice for soups, teas, broths, and stews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for generations. It also appears in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional simmered blends and seasonal herbal recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e across East Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur Certified Organic Star Anise is \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehand-selected and low-temperature dried\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to preserve its \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efragrance, color, and signature star-shaped pods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, offering a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclean, food-grade botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ideal for cooking, teas, and traditional preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSimmer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e1–2 whole pods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e500 ml\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e of water for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e10–20 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly combined with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecinnamon, ginger, or orange peel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in traditional tea blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1–3 pods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to braised dishes, stews, congee, or slow-cooked broths for a warm, aromatic flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFrequently included in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efive-spice mixes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, seasonal stews, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic herbal kitchen recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or in cooked dishes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e when used in teas or decoctions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally dried to preserve aroma and color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, soups, stews, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese herbal culture, Ba Jiao Hui Xiang is described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewarm and aromatic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and is \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecommonly featured in classic kitchen recipes, seasonal stews, and simmered teas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e where it brings depth, warmth, and a distinctive traditional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708446720149,"sku":"CS-4D04O-4oz","price":9.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708446752917,"sku":"CS-4D04O","price":28.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/illicium_Verum.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"chrysanthemum-flower-chrysanthemum-morifolium-flos-ju-hua-organic","title":"Chrysanthemum Flower - Chrysanthemum morifolium Flos - Ju Hua - Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe autumn flower.\u003c\/b\u003e Chrysanthemum is one of the Four Gentlemen of Chinese painting, alongside plum, orchid and bamboo - and it is the one that stands for autumn, because it flowers after everything else has given up. On the Double Ninth Festival in the ninth lunar month people climbed hills and drank chrysanthemum wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo growing regions made their names on it: Hangzhou, whose \u003ci\u003ehang ju\u003c\/i\u003e is the standard for tea, and Anhui, whose \u003ci\u003egong ju\u003c\/i\u003e was literally tribute chrysanthemum, sent to the imperial court. Dried whole, the flowers keep their shape and open again in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e five or six flowers in hot water, often with goji berries and a little rock sugar. Light, floral and slightly bitter. Drunk cold in summer across southern China.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChrysanthemum Flower – Chrysanthemum morifolium Flos – Ju Hua – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eChrysanthemum morifolium\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Chrysanthemum Flower \/ Ju Hua \/ 菊花\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Certified organic and tested free of pesticides and sulfur)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"82\" width=\"82\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\"\u003e      \u003cimg height=\"70\" width=\"145\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChrysanthemum Flower \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e widely enjoyed in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional East Asian tea culture and seasonal herbal recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eKnown for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003elight floral aroma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edelicately refreshing taste\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, Ju Hua has been used for generations in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etea rituals, simmered infusions, and home-style herbal blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eOur \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Chrysanthemum Flowers are \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehand-selected\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elow-temperature dried\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to retain their \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enatural color, fragrance, and blossom integrity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, providing a clean, food-grade ingredient suitable for teas and traditional preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSteep \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e2–4 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ehot water (85–95°C \/ 185–203°F)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e3–5 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly paired with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGoji Berry, Mint, or Honeysuckle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in traditional tea blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdd to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eseasonal herbal infusions, cooling tea blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ehomemade floral mixes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e for a light, aromatic note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or in soup infusions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteep or simmer before use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e as part of traditional preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTested free of pesticides and sulfur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLow-temperature dried to preserve aroma and color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFood-grade ingredient\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIdeal for teas and traditional herbal blends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJu Hua\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is traditionally described as \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elight, floral, and refreshing in nature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and is commonly featured in \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic tea rituals and seasonal infusions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e across East Asian culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIt is often enjoyed for its \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecooling, calming presence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within traditional culinary practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used under the guidance of a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708446654613,"sku":"CS-4J22O-4oz","price":16.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708446687381,"sku":"CS-4J22O","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/juhua.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"poria-cubes-poria-cocos-fu-ling-ding-organic-grade","title":"Poria (Cubes) - Poria cocos - Fu Ling (Ding) - Organic Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fungus that grows on pine roots.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eFu ling\u003c\/i\u003e is not a mushroom you would recognize. It grows underground as a hard pale mass wrapped around the roots of dead pines, and it is dug out, dried and cut into white cubes. Collectors traditionally found it by tapping the ground around old pine stumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt holds an unusual place in the pharmacopoeia: it turns up in an enormous number of formulas and almost never as the lead ingredient. It is the quiet one in the pot. It crosses into food easily too - Beijing has sold \u003ci\u003efuling jiabing\u003c\/i\u003e, a paper-thin poria pancake, as a street snack for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e the cubes are simmered into decoctions and soups. Bland and faintly starchy, closer to a root vegetable than to a mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoria (Cubes) – Poria cocos – Fu Ling (Ding)  – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePoria cocos\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Poria \/ Fu Ling \/ 茯苓 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Certified organic and tested free of pesticides and sulfur)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"82\" width=\"82\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\"\u003e      \u003cimg height=\"70\" width=\"145\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoria (Fu Ling )\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored culinary and herbal ingredient\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e widely featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional East Asian soups, teas, and wellness recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eCut into \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecube-shaped pieces (“Ding” 丁)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for convenience, this format makes it easy to measure, blend, and cook in traditional preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eOur \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Poria is \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enaturally dried\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, maintaining its \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elight, earthy aroma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclean, starchy texture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, offering a versatile, food-grade ingredient suitable for teas, decoctions, congee, and herbal soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6–12 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20–30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly paired with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChinese Yam, Lotus Seed, or Jujube\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in traditional blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Congee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdd \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ea small handful of cubes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esoups, stews, or rice porridge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e for a mild, grounding flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrequently combined with other botanicals in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic East Asian home-style recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTested free of pesticides and sulfur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally dried and cube-cut (“Ding”) for convenience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFood-grade ingredient\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIn traditional East Asian herbal practice, \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFu Ling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is recognized as a \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e frequently used in \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edecoctions, soups, and congee recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, contributing a \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esubtle, grounding quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within traditional culinary frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used under the guidance of a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708447047829,"sku":"CS-4F09O-4oz","price":8.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708447080597,"sku":"CS-4F09O","price":26.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/FuLing_Pieces.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"sichuan-lovage-root-ligusticum-radix-chuan-xiong-nd-grade","title":"Sichuan Lovage Root - Ligusticum Radix - Chuan Xiong - ND Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNamed for the province.\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003ci\u003echuan\u003c\/i\u003e in \u003ci\u003echuan xiong\u003c\/i\u003e is Sichuan. Chinese herb names carry their geography this way when one region grows the best of something, and lovage root from the Sichuan basin has held that position for a very long time. These are from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first thing you notice is the smell. Open a bag of chuan xiong and the whole room knows about it - warm, celery-like, sharply aromatic, the way the angelica and lovage relatives tend to be. It is one of the most heavily used roots in the Chinese formulas and it almost never appears alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e the pale sliced root is simmered into a decoction with other herbs, classically alongside dong quai. Strongly aromatic, faintly bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChuan Xiong (Szechuan Lovage Root)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eLigusticum chuanxiong\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Szechuan Lovage Root \/ Chuanxiong Rhizome \/ \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e川芎\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ND Grade (Fully tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in Sichuan Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"97\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eChuan Xiong is a time-honored botanical widely used in traditional Chinese herbal kitchens and classical East Asian formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eKnown for its warm, aromatic nature, it has been featured for generations in traditional decoctions, teas, and seasonal herbal blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur Chuan Xiong is carefully sliced, sulfur-free, pesticide-free, and low-temperature dried to maintain its natural aroma, color, and traditional characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3–6 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of Chuan Xiong in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20–25 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly paired with botanicals such as Dang Gui or Bai Shao in traditional East Asian decoction recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd a few slices to slow-simmered soups, bone broths, or congee to bring a warm, aromatic note to the dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOften combined with botanicals like Bai Zhi, Dang Gui, and Tao Ren in traditional family-style recipes and classic herbal preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etea, decoction, or soup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eND Grade — independently tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLow-temperature dried to preserve natural aroma and color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Chuan Xiong is described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewarm and acrid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in nature and traditionally associated with the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiver and Pericardium\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is well-known in classical herbal theory for its role in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eharmonizing Qi and blood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within traditional frameworks and is frequently included in time-honored decoctions, seasonal herbal soups, and aromatic blends used across East Asian herbal culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708447113365,"sku":"CS-2C29-4oz","price":7.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708447146133,"sku":"CS-2C29","price":23.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/ChuanXiongPremium.jpg?v=1786411087"},{"product_id":"houttuynia-houttuynia-cordata-herba-yu-xing-cao-nd-grade","title":"Houttuynia - Houttuynia cordata Herba - Yu Xing Cao - ND Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fish mint.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eYu xing cao\u003c\/i\u003e means fish-smell herb, and nobody who meets it for the first time argues with the name. Crushed fresh, it gives off something unmistakably fishy and metallic. It is probably the most divisive plant in Asian cooking - adored in Sichuan and Guizhou, where the root is eaten raw in cold salads, and flatly refused by plenty of Chinese people from everywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Vietnam the leaf is \u003ci\u003ediep ca\u003c\/i\u003e and goes on the herb plate next to the noodles. In Japan it is \u003ci\u003edokudami\u003c\/i\u003e and is brewed as a household tea. Almost every culture that grows it has taken a different position on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e the dried herb is steeped as a tea, where most of the fishy note disappears and what is left is green and slightly sour. Best approached with an open mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHouttuynia – Houttuynia cordata Herba – Yu Xing Cao – ND Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eHouttuynia cordata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Houttuynia \/ Yu Xing Cao \/ 鱼腥草\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ND Grade (Tested free of pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eHouttuynia, known as Yu Xing Cao (鱼腥草), is a traditional botanical used for generations across East Asian herbal practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eRecognized for its distinctive aroma and refreshing quality, it is commonly featured in traditional decoctions, teas, and seasonal herbal preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur ND Grade Houttuynia is naturally grown and low-temperature dried to retain its characteristic aroma, color, and leaf integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eEach batch is free from sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives — a clean, food-grade herb suitable for teas, decoctions, or traditional recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSimmer 6–12 g in water for 20–30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOften paired with botanicals such as Jin Yin Hua or Lian Qiao in classical traditional blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAdd a small handful to light soups or herbal broths for a refreshing, green, herbal note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCommonly used in seasonal herbal tea mixtures and home-style decoctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eND Grade — tested free of pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally dried to preserve aroma and color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClean, food-grade botanical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Yu Xing Cao is described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epungent and slightly cold\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in nature and traditionally associated with the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLung channel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt appears in classic decoctions and seasonal herbal preparations, where it contributes a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecooling, aromatic, and harmonizing quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within traditional frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade herb, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used under the guidance of a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708447178901,"sku":"CS-8Y15-4oz","price":7.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708447211669,"sku":"CS-8Y15","price":23.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/YuXingCao_Premium.jpg?v=1786411088"},{"product_id":"rose-buds-rosae-rugosae-flos-mei-gui-hua-organic-grade","title":"Rose Buds - Rosae rugosae Flos - Mei Gui Hua - Organic Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePicked before they open.\u003c\/b\u003e These are the buds of \u003ci\u003eRosa rugosa\u003c\/i\u003e, the beach rose, gathered before the flower opens and dried whole so they hold their shape and color. In China the flower is tied to Pingyin in Shandong, a county that has grown roses for tea and preserves for well over a thousand years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRose is one of the few Chinese herbs that stayed as much a food as a remedy. Rose sugar and rose paste fill mooncakes and pastries across the country, and dried buds have been sold by the handful in tea markets for as long as there have been tea markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e five or six buds in hot water, alone or dropped into black or green tea. Softly floral, a little astringent, and the buds open again as they steep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRose Buds – Rosae rugosae Flos – Mei Gui Hua – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eRosae rugosae Flos\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Rose Buds \/ Mei Gui Hua \/ 玫瑰花 \/ 玫瑰蕾\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"82\" width=\"82\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\"\u003e      \u003cimg height=\"70\" width=\"145\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eMei Gui Hua (Rose Buds) is a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e featured in traditional East Asian herbal practices and tea culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eKnown for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edelicate floral aroma and naturally soothing character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e, it has been enjoyed for generations in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eherbal teas, infusions, and seasonal culinary blends.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e rose buds are hand-harvested, naturally dried, and free from sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives — preserving their \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003evivid color, gentle fragrance, and traditional character.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003ePerfect for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eteas, decoctions, and aromatic wellness-inspired recipes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSteep \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2–4 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in hot water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3–6 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCan be enjoyed on its own or blended into traditional herbal tea mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd a small handful to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elight soups or sweet herbal broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a floral note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly combined with botanicals such as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGoji Berry, Jujube, or Chrysanthemum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in traditional tea rituals and seasonal preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteep or simmer before use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, following traditional preparation methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNaturally dried\u003c\/span\u003e to preserve aroma and color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAromatic floral character\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e suited for tea blends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePackaged in resealable pouches\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e for freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Mei Gui Hua is traditionally described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003earomatic and gentle in character.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eIt appears in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic herbal tea culture and seasonal preparations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e, where it contributes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003elight, harmonizing presence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e within traditional frameworks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708448096405,"sku":"CS-4M15O-4oz","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708448129173,"sku":"CS-4M15O","price":42.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/Mei_Gui_Hua.jpg?v=1786411094"},{"product_id":"cassia-twig-cinnamon-twig-cinnamomi-ramulus-gui-zhi-organic","title":"Cassia Twig \/ Cinnamon Twig - Cinnamomi ramulus - Gui Zhi - Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe twig, not the bark.\u003c\/b\u003e Chinese practice splits the cinnamon tree in two. The thick inner bark is \u003ci\u003erou gui\u003c\/i\u003e, the spice everybody knows. The young twigs are \u003ci\u003egui zhi\u003c\/i\u003e, and they are treated as a separate herb with a separate character - lighter, thinner, used for different work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCassia is the cinnamon most of the world actually eats. It is native to southern China and was traded out of there so early that it reached the Mediterranean long before anyone there had seen the tree. Egyptian embalmers imported it; Greek writers described it wrongly for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e the thin cut twigs are simmered into a decoction, usually with other herbs. Warm and sweetly aromatic, but milder and less oily than a stick of bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCassia Twig \/ Cinnamon Twig – Cinnamomi Ramulus – Gui Zhi – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eCinnamomi ramulus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cassia Twig \/ Cinnamon Twig \/ Gui Zhi \/ 桂枝\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"82\" width=\"82\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\"\u003e      \u003cimg height=\"70\" width=\"145\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCassia Twig, known as Gui Zhi (桂枝), is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e featured for generations in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional East Asian kitchens and classical herbal preparations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWith its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewarm, aromatic character and woody sweetness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, it is widely used in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esimmered teas, soups, spiced broths, and seasonal blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, offering depth and a comforting traditional aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Gui Zhi is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecarefully cut, naturally dried, and free of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, preserving its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecolor, fragrance, and traditional integrity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e for culinary and decoction use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3–9 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20–30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly paired with botanicals such as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBai Shao, Sheng Jiang, or Da Zao\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in traditional decoction recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd a few small twigs to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eslow-simmered soups, stews, or congee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a warm, aromatic note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrequently combined with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003espices, herbs, and grains\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in classic seasonal blends and heritage cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrganic Grade — tested free of pesticides and sulfur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally dried to preserve aroma and color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClean, food-grade botanical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Gui Zhi is traditionally described as \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewarm and aromatic in nature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and is widely referenced in \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassical decoctions and seasonal herbal preparations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where it contributes a \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecomforting, harmonizing presence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within traditional culinary and herbal frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708448260245,"sku":"CS-4G25O-4oz","price":4.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708448293013,"sku":"CS-4G25O","price":14.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/GuiZhiOrganic..jpg?v=1786411095"},{"product_id":"honeysuckle-flower-lonicerae-japonica-flos-jin-yin-hua-organic","title":"Honeysuckle Flower - Lonicerae japonica Flos - Jin Yin Hua - Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGold and silver flower.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eJin yin hua\u003c\/i\u003e means gold and silver flower, and it is a description rather than a flourish: the blossom opens white and fades to yellow, so one vine carries both colors at the same time. Picking has to happen in the narrow window before the buds open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the most familiar herbs in China - bottled honeysuckle tea is sold cold in every convenience store in the south through the summer. The same vine grows as an aggressive weed across much of the United States, which is a strange thing to think about while drinking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e a small handful of dried buds steeped in hot water, often together with chrysanthemum. Light, sweet and faintly grassy. Usually drunk cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoneysuckle Flower – Lonicerae japonica Flos – Jin Yin Hua – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eLonicera japonica Flos\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Honeysuckle Flower \/ Jin Yin Hua \/ 金银花 \/ 金銀花\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"82\" width=\"82\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\"\u003e      \u003cimg height=\"70\" width=\"145\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eHoneysuckle Flower, known as Jin Yin Hua, is a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e widely featured in traditional East Asian herbal tea culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCelebrated for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edelicate floral aroma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e and light, fresh character, it has been used for generations in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional teas, seasonal herbal blends, and home-style decoctions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Jin Yin Hua is carefully hand-harvested, naturally dried, and \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efree from sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, preserving its \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egolden color, floral fragrance, and clean quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—ideal for tea, decoction, and traditional culinary-inspired preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3–6 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e10–20 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly paired with other botanicals in traditional herbal tea blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeasonal Herbal Drinks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd a small pinch to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elight, floral teas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a refreshing traditional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrequently included in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehomemade herbal infusions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eseasonal tea rituals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e across East Asian kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e for traditional decoctions, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esteep in hot water\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e when used as tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified Organic \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNaturally dried\u003c\/span\u003e to preserve floral aroma and color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e for freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Jin Yin Hua is traditionally described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elight, floral, and cooling in character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within classical frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt has been \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efeatured for centuries in traditional herbal tea culture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and seasonal preparations throughout East Asian traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708448194709,"sku":"CS-4J13O-4oz","price":22.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708448227477,"sku":"CS-4J13O","price":69.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/Jin_Yin_Hua.jpg?v=1786411095"},{"product_id":"licorice-root-chinese-cultivated-glycyrrhiza-uralensis-radix-gan-cao-zai-pei-organic-grade","title":"Licorice Root, Chinese (Cultivated) - Glycyrrhiza uralensis Radix - Gan Cao (Zai Pei) - Organic Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe peacemaker.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGan cao\u003c\/i\u003e means sweet grass, and it appears in more Chinese herbal formulas than any other single ingredient - not because it does the work, but because it harmonizes. Its traditional role is to make the other herbs in the pot get along, which earned it the nickname the peacemaker of herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sweetness is not sugar. Glycyrrhizin, the compound behind the taste, is around fifty times sweeter than table sugar and behaves nothing like it. Licorice grows in the dry north - Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Xinjiang - and its reach goes well beyond China: bundles of the root were buried in the tomb of Tutankhamun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e a slice or two simmered with other roots to round out a bitter decoction, or brewed alone as a sweet, faintly medicinal tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLicorice Root (Cultivated) – Gan Cao – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eGlycyrrhiza uralensis Radix\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Licorice Root \/ Gan Cao \/ 甘草\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"70\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eLicorice Root, known as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGan Cao\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is one of the most recognized botanicals in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional East Asian herbal culture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eIt is often featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e, where it brings a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emild sweetness and harmonizing character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e to recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e cultivated Licorice Root is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enaturally sliced and dried without sulfur or pesticides\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e, preserving its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003elight aroma, golden-brown tone, and clean, food-grade quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e suitable for tea and traditional cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3–6 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e15–25 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly paired with other traditional botanicals in classic kitchen decoctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd slices to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esoups, congee, or simmered broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a gentle, naturally sweet note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOften included in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional herbal tea blends and slow-simmered preparations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally sliced and dried\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Gan Cao is noted in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassical texts and culinary herbal practices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and is commonly included in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional tea blends and decoctions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where it provides a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emild, balancing character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within traditional frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708448489621,"sku":"CS-4G01O-4oz","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708448522389,"sku":"CS-4G01O","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/Gan_cao.jpg?v=1786411095"},{"product_id":"white-peony-root-paeoniae-alba-radix-bai-shao-organic","title":"White Peony Root - Paeoniae alba Radix - Bai Shao - Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe flower that ranked second to the king.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBai shao\u003c\/i\u003e is the root of the herbaceous peony, which Chinese tradition ranked as the flower of the prime minister - below only the tree peony, the flower of the king. The blossom is the famous part of the plant. The root is the useful one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is peeled and boiled before drying, and that is what turns it pale and gives the herb its name. Chinese herbalists separate it sharply from red peony, which is the same genus left unpeeled and treated as a different herb entirely. White peony runs through the classical formulas as a partner rather than a lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e the pale discs are simmered into a decoction with other roots, most often with licorice. Sour, with a bitter edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhite Peony Root – Paeoniae Alba Radix – Bai Shao – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003ePaeoniae alba Radix\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e White Peony Root \/ Bai Shao \/ 白芍 \/ 白芍藥\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"82\" width=\"82\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\"\u003e      \u003cimg height=\"70\" width=\"145\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWhite Peony Root, known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBai Shao\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e featured for centuries in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional East Asian decoctions, teas, and heritage-style blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eRecognized for its \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esmooth texture, mild aroma, and subtly earthy flavor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Bai Shao is a \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003estaple ingredient\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in many traditional kitchen-based preparations and slow-simmered herbal recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade Bai Shao\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e is carefully \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esliced and naturally dried without sulfur or chemical additives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, preserving its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclean color, gentle aroma, and food-grade purity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e suitable for traditional preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6–12 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20–30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly combined with other traditional botanicals in classical decoction practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd slices to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eslow-simmered soups, congee, or broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a soft, mellow herbal character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOften paired with botanicals such as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDang Gui\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChuan Xiong\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGan Cao\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in traditional herbal kitchen recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally dried and sliced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClean, food-grade botanical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Bai Shao appears throughout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassical herbal texts and long-standing decoction traditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, where it is frequently included in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eseasonal soups, heritage blends, and balanced traditional preparations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, contributing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eharmonizing and grounding presence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e within traditional frameworks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708448555157,"sku":"CS-4B18O-4oz","price":9.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708448587925,"sku":"CS-4B18O","price":28.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/Bai_Shao_Premium.jpg?v=1786411095"},{"product_id":"ge-gen-ye-ge-gen-puerariae-lobata-radix-wild-crafted-organic","title":"Ge Gen (Ye Ge Gen)  - Puerariae lobata Radix (Wild-crafted) - Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKudzu, before it went to America.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGe gen\u003c\/i\u003e is the root of kudzu, and in China it has been food and medicine for well over two thousand years - the fibre woven into cloth, the starch used to thicken sauces, the root one of the oldest entries in the herbal record. It only became a byword for an invasive weed after being planted across the American South in the 1930s to hold soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the wild-crafted grade, dug rather than farmed. The root is enormous - a mature kudzu root can weigh as much as a person - and it is cut into pale, fibrous pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e simmered into a decoction, or the starch stirred into hot water for a thin translucent porridge. Faintly sweet, starchy, nearly flavorless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eGe Gen (Ye Ge Gen) – Pueraria Root – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003ePuerariae lobata Radix\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Ge Gen \/ Kudzu Root \/ Ye Ge Gen \/ 葛根\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Wild-crafted and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"70\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eGe Gen (Ye Ge Gen) is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e deeply rooted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional East Asian herbal practices and home-style cooking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eKnown for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emild, earthy flavor and starchy texture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, Ge Gen has been featured for generations in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional decoctions, soups, and seasonal culinary blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Ge Gen is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewild-crafted, naturally dried, and free from sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, preserving its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enatural color, aroma, and traditional character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e for decoction and culinary use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e10–20 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20–30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly paired with traditional botanicals in classic East Asian decoction recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd chunks or slices to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eslow-simmered soups, stews, or congee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a mild, starchy, traditional flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOften included in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eheritage-style recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and family decoctions across East Asian traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrganic Grade — tested free of pesticides and sulfur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWild-crafted and naturally dried\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClean, food-grade botanical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ge Gen is traditionally described as \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esweet and neutral\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in nature and has been referenced in \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassical decoctions and seasonal herbal preparations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where it plays a \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebalancing, grounding role\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within traditional frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708448882837,"sku":"CS-4G08O-4oz","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708448915605,"sku":"CS-4G08O","price":15.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/gegenorganic.png?v=1786411098"},{"product_id":"black-sesame-seed-sesami-nigrum-semen-hei-zhi-ma-organic","title":"Black Sesame Seed - Sesami nigrum Semen - Hei Zhi Ma - Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom Bolivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe oldest oilseed we know of.\u003c\/b\u003e Sesame is probably the first crop humans ever grew for its oil. It was domesticated on the Indian subcontinent and had spread through Mesopotamia early enough for Assyrian tablets to mention it. The black-seeded type is the one Chinese cooks and herbalists settled on - \u003ci\u003ehei zhi ma\u003c\/i\u003e, black sesame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are grown in Bolivia, now one of the main sources of clean organically farmed sesame. The plant is also where the phrase open sesame comes from: a ripe pod splits with an audible pop, which is exactly the image the storyteller was reaching for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e toasted in a dry pan until it smells nutty, then ground into paste, scattered over rice and greens, or boiled into the thick black sesame soup eaten across southern China.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack Sesame Seed – Sesami nigrum Semen – Hei Zhi Ma – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eSesami nigrum Semen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Black Sesame Seed \/ Hei Zhi Ma \/ 黑芝麻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in Bolivia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"70\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBlack Sesame Seed, known as Hei Zhi Ma (黑芝麻), is a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored culinary ingredient\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e cherished across East Asian food traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eWith its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enutty aroma, rich color, and smooth texture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e, it has been enjoyed for generations in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional desserts, congee, pastries, herbal soups, and tea-inspired blends.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e black sesame is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecleaned, lightly dried, and free from sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e, preserving its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enatural flavor, oil content, and traditional character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e—ideal for both everyday cooking and heritage-inspired recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSprinkle over rice, noodles, salads, or congee for a traditional toasted flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGrind into pastes, sauces, or baking recipes for a rich, nutty character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Kitchen Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd to sweet soups, black sesame paste, or traditional dessert bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly paired with grains and nuts in classic East Asian recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be used in cooking, baking, tea blends, or traditional recipes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eToasting or grinding may enhance its natural aroma and culinary character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally dried to preserve aroma and color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for culinary, tea blends, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Hei Zhi Ma is traditionally described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esweet and rich in character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and has been \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efeatured in classic food-based herbal traditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and seasonal kitchen recipes throughout East Asian culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is well known in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional home cooking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and heritage-style preparations passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708448948373,"sku":"CS-4H20O","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":47708448981141,"sku":"CS-4H20O-8oz","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/HeiZhiMaOrganic_cdb6afe2-3a19-4ffa-900b-7e44e235f66f.jpg?v=1786411097"},{"product_id":"ginkgo-leaf-ginkgo-biloba-folium-bai-guo-ye-yin-xing-ye-organic","title":"Ginkgo Leaf - Ginkgo biloba Folium - Bai Guo Ye \/ Yin Xing Ye - Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA living fossil, and a modern herb.\u003c\/b\u003e The ginkgo is the last surviving member of an entire order of trees. Fossils of almost the same leaf turn up in rock two hundred million years old, which makes it older than most of the insects that land on it. It survived in China when it died out everywhere else, kept alive in temple gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe leaf is the newer story. Classical Chinese medicine used the nut, \u003ci\u003ebai guo\u003c\/i\u003e, and barely mentioned the leaf. It only became one of the most-used botanicals in the world after German laboratories began extracting it in the 1960s. So this is a two-hundred-million-year-old tree with a sixty-year-old tradition attached to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e the cut leaf is brewed as a tea, on its own or with chrysanthemum. Grassy and slightly astringent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708449046677,"sku":"CS-4B07AO-4oz","price":6.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708449079445,"sku":"CS-4B07AO","price":19.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"bai-zhu-atractylodes-white-atractylodes-organic-slice-atractylodis-macrocephalae-rhizoma-bai-zhu-organic-grade","title":"Bai-Zhu Atractylodes \/ White Atractylodes Organic (Slice)- Atractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma - Bai Zhu - Organic Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA daisy, of all things.\u003c\/b\u003e White atractylodes is one of the small group of roots Chinese herbalists reach for constantly, and it belongs to the daisy family - a surprise the first time you learn it. Most of the good material comes from the eastern provinces around Zhejiang.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChinese practice keeps it strictly apart from its close relative \u003ci\u003ecang zhu\u003c\/i\u003e, grey atractylodes, and treats the two as different herbs with different characters. The sliced root is pale, dense and marbled, and the smell is unusually strong for something that plays such a quiet part in a formula - warm, sweet, a little musty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e simmered into decoctions and soups, almost always with other roots rather than on its own. Bittersweet and aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAtractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma – Bai Zhu  – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eAtractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Bai Zhu \/ White Atractylodes \/ 白术 \/ 白朮\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"70\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBai Zhu is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e widely featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional East Asian herbal kitchens and classical decoction practices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eKnown for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewarm, earthy aroma and mild, woody flavor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, Bai Zhu is traditionally included in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eslow-simmered teas, soups, and heritage-style blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade Bai Zhu\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecarefully sliced and naturally dried without sulfur or chemical additives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, preserving its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enatural color, aroma, and clean food-grade integrity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e suitable for traditional preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6–12 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20–30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly paired with other traditional botanicals in classical decoction recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd slices to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eslow-simmered soups, congee, or broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a warm, grounding note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften combined with botanicals such as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFu Ling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDang Shen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChen Pi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in traditional kitchen preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally dried and sliced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean, food-grade botanical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Bai Zhu is highlighted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassical herbal texts and long-standing decoction traditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, where it is frequently included in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eseasonal soups, heritage blends, and slow-simmered preparations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, contributing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewarm, grounding, harmonizing presence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e within traditional frameworks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708449112213,"sku":"CS-4B23O-4oz","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708449144981,"sku":"CS-4B23O","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/BaiZhu_sheng_3c9585af-15bb-4663-bf18-b78d4ade1715.jpg?v=1786411098"},{"product_id":"reishi-mushroom-red-slice-ganoderma-lucidum-ling-zhi-hong-pian-organic","title":"Reishi Mushroom (Red, Slice) - Ganoderma lucidum - Ling Zhi (Hong, Pian) - Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe mushroom of immortality.\u003c\/b\u003e Reishi is called \u003ci\u003eling zhi\u003c\/i\u003e in Chinese, a name that translates roughly as \"spirit plant.\" It appears in the Shennong Ben Cao Jing, the oldest surviving Chinese materia medica, written around two thousand years ago - where it was placed in the highest class of herbs, the ones reserved for long life rather than for treating illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor most of that history it was rare enough to be an imperial luxury. Taoist monks took it as a longevity tonic, and it turns up constantly in Chinese painting and carving as a symbol of a long life. It has only been reliably cultivated since the 1970s, which is why you can hold some now for the price of a bag of coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e too woody and bitter to eat. The slices are simmered slowly in water for an hour or more to make a dark, bitter decoction, often with something sweet like jujube or licorice root to soften it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReishi Mushroom (Red Sliced) – Ganoderma lucidum – Ling Zhi Pian  – ND Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eGanoderma lucidum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Reishi Mushroom \/ Red Reishi \/ Ling Zhi Pian (Chi) \/ 靈芝片（赤）\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eND Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (tested free of pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"70\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eReishi Mushroom, known as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLing Zhi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e deeply rooted in traditional East Asian herbal culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ered sliced form\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a classic preparation commonly used in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eslow-simmered teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The thin slices provide a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewoody, earthy aroma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and make it easier to simmer in traditional preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur ND Grade Reishi is \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enaturally cultivated, sliced, and low-temperature dried\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to maintain its structure, color, and traditional characteristics — offering a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclean, food-grade botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e suitable for simmered herbal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSimmer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e6–12 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e500–700 ml\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e of water for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e25–40 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOften paired with botanicals such as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRed Dates or Goji Berry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in traditional herbal tea recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd a few slices to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esoups, congee, or slow-cooked broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a deep, earthy herbal note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCommonly included in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic family-style simmered herbal recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and seasonal brews.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, or steep longer when used as tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eND Grade — tested free of pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally sliced and low-temperature dried\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClean, food-grade botanical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ling Zhi is described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebitter and neutral\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in character and has appeared for centuries in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic decoctions, seasonal brews, and traditional herbal tea rituals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where it holds a respected place in cultural herbal practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708449341589,"sku":"CS-4L12.5O-4oz","price":13.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708449374357,"sku":"CS-4L12.5O","price":41.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/LingZhi_RedSliced.jpg?v=1786411099"},{"product_id":"fang-feng-saposhnikoviae-radix-organic","title":"Fang Feng - Saposhnikoviae Radix - Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuard against the wind.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eFang feng\u003c\/i\u003e translates directly as guard against wind, which is one of the more evocative names in the whole pharmacopoeia. Wind, in classical Chinese medicine, is the word for anything that arrives suddenly from outside and moves around the body. The name is the job description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is another member of the carrot and parsley family, like a surprising number of the great Chinese roots, and it grows across the cold northern grasslands. The dried root is pale and fibrous, marked at the head with a dense ring of old leaf bases that collectors call the mule head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e simmered into a decoction with other herbs, rarely alone. Sweet at first, then acrid and warming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFang Feng – Saposhnikoviae Radix – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eSaposhnikoviae Radix\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Fang Feng \/ 防风 \/ 防風\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (Certified organic, sulfur-free, pesticide-free)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"82\" width=\"82\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\"\u003e      \u003cimg height=\"70\" width=\"145\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFang Feng is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e featured for generations in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional East Asian herbal practice and decoctions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eKnown for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003elight, earthy aroma and clean, woody character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, it is often included in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional teas, seasonal blends, and classic simmered preparations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade Fang Feng\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecarefully cleaned, sliced, and naturally dried without sulfur or pesticides\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, preserving its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enatural color, texture, and food-grade quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e suitable for tea and traditional cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3–9 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20–30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly paired with other traditional botanicals in classic decoction recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd slices to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eslow-simmered soups, congee, or broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a warm, herbal note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOften combined with botanicals such as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJing Jie\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChan Tui\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBai Zhu\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in TCM preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally dried and sliced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClean, food-grade botanical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Fang Feng is noted in \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassical texts and traditional herbal preparations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where it is often included in \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eseasonal decoctions and heritage-style herbal blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, contributing a \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elight, aromatic quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within traditional frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708449407125,"sku":"CS-4F02O-4oz","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708449439893,"sku":"CS-4F02O","price":46.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/FangFengOrganic_5cd1c76b-fc7c-4038-883e-44cc1b103fce.jpg?v=1786411099"},{"product_id":"codonopsis-root-nd-grade-wild-crafted-codonopsis-pilosula-radix-dang-shen-ye-sheng-nd-grade","title":"Codonopsis Root ND Grade (Wild-Crafted) - Codonopsis pilosula Radix - Dang Shen (Ye Sheng)- ND Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe poor man ginseng.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDang shen\u003c\/i\u003e is what people reach for when ginseng is too expensive or too strong, and it has carried the nickname poor man ginseng for so long that the name is now in the textbooks. It is not related to ginseng at all - it belongs to the bellflower family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are wild-crafted, gathered rather than farmed. A good root is long, wrinkled and pale, with a raised ring at the head that Chinese herbalists call the lion head. It only entered the written pharmacopoeia in the Qing dynasty, which makes it recent by the standards of everything around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e simmered into soups and broths, where it is sweet enough to be pleasant on its own. Home cooking more than formula work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCodonopsis Root (Wild) – Codonopsis pilosula Radix – Dang Shen  – ND Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eCodonopsis pilosula\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Codonopsis \/ Dang Shen \/ 党参（野生）\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eND Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (tested free of sulfur, pesticides, and heavy metals)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Wild-harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDang Shen, also known as Codonopsis, is a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e widely featured in traditional East Asian kitchens and classical decoction recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewild-harvested\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e form is valued for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enatural aroma, mild sweetness, and firm root structure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e, making it a staple ingredient in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional teas, broths, and slow-simmered blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur ND Grade Codonopsis is \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enaturally collected from wild habitats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, carefully cleaned, sliced, and \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elow-temperature dried\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to maintain its \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecolor, integrity, and traditional characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. It offers a clean, food-grade root suitable for traditional preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSimmer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e6–12 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e500–700 ml\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e of water for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e20–30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly paired with botanicals such as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBai Zhu\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHuang Qi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGoji Berry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in traditional kitchen blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd slices to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003echicken soup, bone broth, or congee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a mild, comforting flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFrequently used in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efamily-style soups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eseasonal stews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic herbal cooking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e across East Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eND Grade — tested free of sulfur, pesticides, and heavy metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWild-harvested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally dried to preserve aroma and color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClean, food-grade botanical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese herbal culture, Dang Shen is described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emild, sweet, and balanced in nature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and is often included in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eslow-simmered soups, tonic blends, and seasonal decoctions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where it contributes a gentle, grounding quality within traditional frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708449472661,"sku":"CS-2D22B-4oz","price":25.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708449505429,"sku":"CS-2D22B","price":77.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/dangshen-hs.jpg?v=1786411099"},{"product_id":"rehmannia-root-prepared-slice-rehmannia-glutinosa-radix-preparata-shou-di-huang-shu-di-pian-organic","title":"Rehmannia Root Prepared (Slice) - Rehmannia glutinosa Radix preparata - Shou Di Huang \/ Shu Di (Pian) - Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNine steamings.\u003c\/b\u003e Prepared rehmannia, \u003ci\u003eshu di huang\u003c\/i\u003e, is made by an old and deliberately laborious process: the raw root is steamed and sun-dried over and over, classically nine times, until it turns black, glossy and sticky and its character is considered completely changed. Raw and prepared rehmannia are listed as separate herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the most heavily used roots in Chinese medicine and the anchor of some of its oldest formulas. The plant is a foxglove relative, which is why the flower looks nothing like what you would expect from a root this dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e the sticky black slices are simmered into a decoction with other roots. Deeply sweet, almost like molasses, and it stains everything it touches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia Root, Sliced)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eRehmannia glutinosa Radix preparata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Shu Di Huang \/ Shou Di Huang \/ Prepared Rehmannia Root \/ 熟地黄 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"82\" width=\"82\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\"\u003e      \u003cimg height=\"70\" width=\"145\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eShu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia Root) is a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e featured in traditional East Asian herbal practices and classical decoction recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis prepared form is traditionally steamed and dried, giving it a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edark, glossy appearance and a naturally sweet, earthy character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e prized in traditional herbal kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Shu Di Huang is naturally processed \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewithout sulfur or chemical additives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, then sliced and gently dried to preserve its traditional texture, aroma, and culinary character. It is a classic ingredient for \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eteas, decoctions, and traditional herbal soups.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6–12 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of Shu Di Huang in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e500–700 ml\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20–30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly featured in traditional decoction recipes alongside other culinary botanicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd a few slices to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eslow-simmered soups, congee, or broth-based dishes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a rich, sweet, herbal note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOften included in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic seasonal herbal soups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efamily-style simmered blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e in East Asian culinary tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional decoctions, or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esteep in hot water\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOrganic Grade —\u003c\/span\u003e sourced from organically grown Rehmannia root\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNaturally processed\u003c\/span\u003e using traditional steaming and drying methods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLow-temperature dried\u003c\/span\u003e and sliced for convenience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eresealable pouches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Shu Di Huang is described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esweet and traditionally considered rich and nourishing in character.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eIt appears in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassical decoctions and long-simmered soups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e, where it plays a recognized role in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional herbal cooking and heritage-based preparation methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e across East Asian culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708449636501,"sku":"CS-4S40O-4oz","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708449669269,"sku":"CS-4S40O","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/Shou_Di_Huang.jpg?v=1786411101"},{"product_id":"cassia-seed-dry-fried-cassia-obtusifolia-semen-jue-ming-zi-chao-organic-grade","title":"Cassia Seed  (Dry-fried) - Cassia obtusifolia Semen - Jue Ming Zi (Chao) - Organic Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePillow filling, and a tea.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eJue ming zi\u003c\/i\u003e is the small hard seed of a sicklepod, and one of its most ordinary uses in China has nothing to do with drinking it - whole seeds are packed into pillows by the kilo, because they hold their shape, stay cool through the night and make a particular soft rattle when you turn over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are dry-fried, which is the traditional preparation: the raw seed is roasted in a wok until it cracks and starts to smell faintly of coffee. That step is what makes the seed give anything up to hot water at all. Bottled roasted cassia seed tea is sold across China.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e a spoonful of the roasted seeds steeped in hot water for several minutes. Dark and faintly bitter, close to a weak coffee, and it re-steeps well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCassia Seed (Dry-Fried) – Cassia obtusifolia Semen – Jue Ming Zi (Chao) – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eCassia obtusifolia Semen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cassia Seed \/ Jue Ming Zi (Chao) \/ 决明子（炒\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"70\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eJue Ming Zi (Dry-Fried Cassia Seed) is a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e widely featured in East Asian herbal tea culture and classical preparation methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edry-frying process (Chao)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e follows a time-honored technique in traditional herbal kitchens, gently roasting the seeds to enhance their \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003earoma, color, and toasted character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cassia Seed is naturally cultivated, dry-fried without additives, and low-temperature dried to preserve its \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclean flavor and traditional qualities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—ideal for \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etea, decoctions, and wellness-inspired blends.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6–12 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e15–20 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly blended with other traditional botanicals in herbal tea preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd a small amount to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elight soups or broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a subtle roasted, earthy note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrequently included in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehome-style herbal tea mixes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and seasonal traditional recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional decoctions, or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esteep in hot water\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDry-fried (Chao) traditional processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLow-temperature dried\u003c\/span\u003e to preserve aroma and character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e for freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Jue Ming Zi (Chao) is traditionally described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etoasted, aromatic, and balanced in character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within classical frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efeatured in traditional herbal tea culture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and seasonal preparations, where it contributes a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eroasted, grounding element\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to traditional blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708449702037,"sku":"CS-4J25AO-4oz","price":4.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708449734805,"sku":"CS-4J25AO","price":14.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/JueMingZi_Chao_Premium_99b3f3a3-7a9c-4549-9b13-51f85fa3f193.jpg?v=1786411101"},{"product_id":"pseudostellaria-root-tuber-prince-ginseng-root-pseudostellaria-heterophylla-radix-tai-zi-shen-nd-grade","title":"Pseudostellaria Root Tuber \/ Prince Ginseng Root - Pseudostellaria heterophylla Radix - Tai Zi Shen - ND Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe gentle ginseng.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTai zi shen\u003c\/i\u003e means prince ginseng, and the name is about scale as much as status. The roots are small, pale and slender, nothing like the forked man-shape of true ginseng, and Chinese practice treats this as the mild one - the root traditionally given to children and to anyone considered too frail for ginseng proper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBotanically it is not ginseng at all. It belongs to the carnation family, which puts it closer to a garden pink than to \u003ci\u003ePanax\u003c\/i\u003e. Most of the good material comes from Fujian, Jiangsu and Anhui.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e simmered into mild soups and decoctions, often with jujube. Sweet, soft, and far less assertive than ginseng.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTai Zi Shen (Prince Ginseng Root) – Pseudostellaria Root – ND Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003ePseudostellaria heterophylla\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Prince Ginseng \/ Pseudostellaria Root \/ Tai Zi Shen \/ \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e太子参\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eND Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — independently lab-tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTai Zi Shen, also known as Prince Ginseng, is a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e featured across traditional East Asian herbal kitchens and classical decoction recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWith its mild, naturally sweet character, Tai Zi Shen has long been included in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional teas, slow-simmered soups, and heritage herbal blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur ND Grade Pseudostellaria Root is \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecarefully sliced, naturally dried, and free from sulfur or chemical additives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, preserving its clean aroma, soft texture, and traditional qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e• \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSimmer \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6–15 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in 600 ml of water for \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e25–30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Commonly paired with other traditional botanicals in classic East Asian decoction recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e• \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAdd to \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003econgee, soups, or slow-simmered broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a gentle, nourishing addition that reflects traditional herbal cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eND Grade\u003c\/span\u003e — independently tested for pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Naturally dried and free of chemical preservatives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Mild, sweet aroma suitable for traditional blends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Packed in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eresealable pouches\u003c\/span\u003e for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn traditional herbal frameworks, Tai Zi Shen is described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esweet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eneutral\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and is associated with the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLung\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpleen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eIt is regarded in classical texts as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003egentle, harmonizing botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e often included in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eseasonal teas, nourishing soups, and heritage decoctions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIts mild nature has made it a favorite in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional home-style herbal cooking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e across East Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Sold as a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eraw food-grade ingredient\u003c\/span\u003e, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• Best used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708449767573,"sku":"CS-2T01-4oz","price":14.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708449800341,"sku":"CS-2T01","price":44.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/TaiZiShenPremium.jpg?v=1786411101"}],"url":"https:\/\/ruedelmas33.com\/collections\/herbs-roots.oembed","provider":"Delmas33","version":"1.0","type":"link"}