Scrophularia ningpoensis / XUAN SHEN / Chinese Figwort Root Cut

Description

Botanical Name – Scrophularia ningpoensis

Chinese Name – XUAN SHEN

English Name – Chinese Figwort Root

Scrophularia ningpoensis, commonly known as the Ningpo figwort or Chinese figwort, is a perennial plant of the family Scrophulariaceae (the figwort family). It reaches 1 m by 0.4 m.

This plant has been known to traditional Chinese medicine for as long as 2000 years.

This herb has beautiful pink to red blossoms that may look like small cups. The root of the Xuan Shen is the most widely used part of the plant for medicinal purposes.

Medicinal Action and Uses

Anti-Inflammatory – Xuan Shen is found to be an effective remedy to fight inflammation and can be beneficial for people who have arthritis and rheumatism. It is effective in relieving pain, redness and swelling of the joints as seen in osteoarthritis as well.

Febrifuge – Xuan Shen can also relieve fever that has an unknown origin.

Lymphatic – It is also known to treat lymphatic gland disorders such as swelling of the lymph glands and pain experienced within the glands. This herb is useful for people who have goiter and other nodules in the body.

Packaging

Product is supplied in Resealable Foil Bags.

Packaging

Product is supplied in amber PET bottles with tamper evident screw tops. This keeps the contents fresh and protected from light. Look out for the QR code on the label - you can scan this with your smartphone to download the Certificate of Analysis document for this product.

Cut Herbs

Cut herbs are herbs which have been harvested and then cut into smaller pieces, suitable for further processing. Cut herbs like Scrophularia ningpoensis / XUAN SHEN / Chinese Figwort Root Cut can be used to produce tinctures or fluid extracts. They can also be used in herbal teas and infusions.