Solomon's seal rhizome

The rhizome of fragrant Solomon's seal, sold as pale amber, slightly sticky translucent slices. Clean and sweet on the palate, it melts softness into the broth over a long boil and is half of the classic sha shen yuk juk moistening pair.

TCM properties

Nature · cooling　Flavour · sweet　Meridians · lung、stomach

Traditional food therapy

In Cantonese food therapy it is the autumn moistener, used to nourish yin, ease dryness and generate fluids when mouth and throat feel parched.

Cautions: read first

• Take care with phlegm damp and stuck qi, or a weak spleen with loose stools

Preparation

Soak and rinse. The slices stand up to long boiling.

Origin · Geo-authentic (道地) source

Shaodong, Hunan (Xiang yu zhu). an ordinary dried-goods line at AU Asian grocers

Availability in Australia

Easy to find

Pairs well with