Xi Xin (Wild Ginger)

Xi Xin, commonly called Chinese wild ginger, is a dried botanical associated with traditional Chinese herbal practice. This listing supplies cut dried material, not fresh ginger, ginger powder or a culinary seasoning blend.

Xi Xin is written 细辛 in Chinese, and the plant is also known as Asarum and Chinese wild ginger. Despite the name, it is a different plant from culinary ginger, which belongs to the genus Zingiber, and it should never be substituted for ginger in the kitchen. This listing is for the dried, cut botanical only, and it is not a food, a seasoning or a drink ingredient.

Product identity and use

The common name wild ginger must not be taken to mean ordinary cooking ginger. Xi Xin is associated with Asarum species, which require careful identification and specialist assessment. Do not use this material in soups, stir-fries, spice blends or homemade teas.

This listing provides no preparation or dosing instructions.

Form: Cut and dried botanical. Pack sizes: 30g to 400g.

Store sealed in a cool, dry place, separately from food and out of reach of children and pets.

Buyers who are not familiar with Asarum species are advised to consult a qualified practitioner before purchasing, as correct identification and suitability matter more with this botanical than with most dried herbs.

Also known as: Xi Xin, Chinese wild ginger, 细辛.