​Chinese Herbal Set (Sirior)

Chinese Herbal Set (Sirior)

Product Name: Китайский лечебный суповой набор специй, Chinese Herbal Set, Chineisches Kräuterset, Ensemble d’herbes chinoises, Conjunto de hierbas chinas, ชุดสมุนไพรจีน

Synonyms: Chinese herbs for soup, set for Chinese soup, health-boosting soup mix.

Parts Used: roots (huai shan — main part, tangkwaai, pi gen), berries (goji), rhizomes (yu zhu).

Nutritional Value of the Product: carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, polyphenols.

Main Beneficial Properties of the Product: general strengthening action, immunomodulatory effect, digestive support, improved metabolism, antioxidant activity, adaptogenic action.

Beneficial for Conditions: iron deficiency anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, functional dyspepsia, hypovitaminosis, post-infectious asthenia.

Contraindicated for Conditions: allergy to components of the set, acute inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases, gout, chronic renal failure.

Culinary Use: soups, broths, decoctions, infusions, base for noodles, base for medicinal dishes.

Forms and Processed Products: dried roots, dried berries, dried rhizomes.

Geography of Use and Dietary Traditions

The Chinese Medicinal Soup Spice Set is part of traditional Chinese gastronomy and medicine. Since ancient times, similar herbal blends have been used in the cuisines of Henan, Shandong, and Sichuan provinces as a base for medicinal soups that combined food and therapeutic functions. Chinese food culture considers soups an important element of disease prevention and strengthening vital energy "qi." In northern regions, the set is more often used with chicken or duck; in southern regions — with fish and pork. Similar blends are used in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, where they have become part of local Chinese diaspora traditions. Medicinal herbal soups are served in family meals, as well as in specialized Chinese cuisine restaurants.

Toxicity and Food Safety

The set is well-tolerated; dyspeptic disorders are possible with excessive consumption. Sensitive individuals may experience an allergic reaction to goji berries or Chinese angelica.

Product Composition: huai shan (Dioscorea opposita) 45%, tangkwaai (Angelica sinensis) 25%, goji berries (Lycium barbarum) 15%, yu zhu (Polygonatum odoratum) 10%, pi gen (Pueraria lobata) 5%.

Culinary Recipes with Chinese Herbal Set

Recipe 1. Healing Chicken Soup with Chinese Herbal Set

• Ingredients: chicken 1 kg, Chinese herbal set 55 g, water 2 L, salt 10 g, green onions 20 g.
• Preparation method: wash the chicken and cut into pieces, cover with water and bring to a boil, skim off the foam. Add the herbal set and cook over low heat for 90 minutes at 95–98 °C. Add salt 10 minutes before done. Serve hot, garnished with green onions.
• Nutritional value per 250 ml serving: 180 kcal, protein 18 g, fat 9 g, carbohydrates 7 g.
• Culinary features: a traditional dish from Northern China, consumed during cold seasons to strengthen immunity.

Recipe 2. Duck Soup with Chinese Herbal Set

• Ingredients: duck 1.2 kg, Chinese herbal set 55 g, water 2.5 L, ginger 30 g, soy sauce 20 ml, salt 8 g.
• Preparation method: wash the duck and cut into serving pieces, place in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil. Add ginger and herbs, cook over low heat for 120 minutes at about 95 °C. At the end of cooking, add soy sauce and salt.
• Nutritional value per 250 ml serving: 220 kcal, protein 20 g, fat 14 g, carbohydrates 6 g.
• Culinary features: a popular dish in southern Chinese provinces, traditionally served in family meals as a strengthening and nutritious dish.