Guo An Tang TCM Herbal Tips:
Strengthens the spleen and stomach, reducing excess internal heat.

Pseudostellaria Root (Child Ginseng / Tai Zi Sen) Apple Lean Pork Soup

Pseudostellaria root ( Child Ginseng / Tai Zi 150g
Apple 1 piece
Lean pork 150g

Instructions:
Cut the lean pork into pieces, blanch in boiling water and set aside. Cut the apple into pieces, then put together with pseudostellaria root and pork into the pot, add water, bring to a boil on high heat, then simmer on low heat for 40 minutes. Add salt to season before serving.

Suitable for children over 3 years old.

Qi is the fundamental driving force of life, essential for every aspect of our existence. The spleen and stomach rely on Qi to digest food, the body requires Qi to move and expel waste, our immune defenses depend on Qi to resist external pathogens, and even growth and development cannot happen without it.

When Qi becomes insufficient, it is important to replenish it. For children, pseudostellaria root (also known as child ginseng/tai zi sen) is often the preferred choice. Sweet with a hint of bitterness, neutral in nature, and entering the spleen and lung meridians, it is traditionally valued for its ability to tonify Qi, strengthen the spleen, generate fluids, and moisten the lungs.

Its greatest strength lies in its gentle, balanced character. It nourishes without causing internal dryness or heat, generates fluids without promoting dampness, supports the body’s righteous Qi without trapping pathogens, and replenishes deficiency in a mild, steady way rather than with harsh intensity.

Compared with other types of ginseng, pseudostellaria root is especially suited to children, offering reliable support for their delicate constitutions.