Turmeric Slices Jiang Huang 姜黄 Dried Curcuma longa Rhizome for Cooking and Herbal Use 500g

Turmeric Slices, known in TCM as Jiang Huang (姜黄), from the dried rhizome of Curcuma longa. These sulfur-free slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with moving qi and blood. In TCM theory Jiang Huang is pungent and bitter with warm properties, entering the spleen and liver channels. Suitable for culinary seasoning and traditional herbal preparations; not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried turmeric rhizome slices known in TCM as Jiang Huang 姜黄
• Botanical source Curcuma longa, a well-established traditional herb
• Sulfur-free processing with no fumigation treatment
• Warm, pungent and bitter herb traditionally linked to the spleen and liver channels
• Versatile for cooking, decoctions and herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a deep golden-orange color with a firm, dry texture and a faint earthy, ginger-like aroma. When simmered, they typically release a warm, slightly bitter and peppery taste with characteristic turmeric color.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in soups and stews for color and warm flavor
• Add to curries, rice dishes and marinades as a culinary spice
• Include in traditional herbal decoctions
• Blend into golden milk or warm herbal drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Jiang Huang is traditionally used to promote the movement of qi and blood and is often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or Chuan Xiong in classical formulas. It is also a familiar kitchen spice in Chinese and South Asian cooking, added to soups, congee and braised dishes, especially during colder seasons.

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