Huangjing

Polygonatum sibiricum

root

A rhizome steamed and dried several times, black and sweet, eaten as is or simmered in Chinese soups.

Origin

China

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

Only the prepared rhizome, sold in herbal shops: the berries and the raw plant are toxic.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

The traditional method steams and dries it nine times in a row.