Dried Yu Zhu Solomon’s Seal Root Slices 500g Yu Zhu Polygonatum odoratum TCM Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient

Dried Solomon's Seal Root Slices, known in TCM as Yu Zhu (玉竹), from Polygonatum odoratum. These center-cut rhizome slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening dryness. In TCM theory Yu Zhu is sweet in flavor and slightly cold in nature, entering the lung and stomach channels. Commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, and herbal teas.

Key Selling Points

• Identifiable TCM herb Yu Zhu (玉竹) with pinyin and Latin name Polygonatum odoratum
• Center-cut pure flesh slices, not edge or peel pieces
• Sulfur-free processing for cleaner herbal preparation
• Traditionally associated with nourishing yin and generating fluids in TCM
• Versatile 500g pack for soups, decoctions, and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically appear pale yellowish-white with a semi-translucent, slightly waxy texture. The aroma is mild and faintly sweet, and simmered slices yield a gentle, subtly sweet taste with a soft, tender bite.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in nourishing herbal soups with lean pork or chicken
• Brewed as a mild daily herbal tea, often with Mai Dong or Sha Shen
• Added to congee for a traditional moistening dish
• Included in autumn and winter decoction blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Yu Zhu is traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lung, and generate fluids, and it appears in classic formulas such as Sha Shen Mai Dong Decoction. It is commonly paired with Sha Shen, Mai Dong, and dried fig or snow pear in soups and teas, especially during dry autumn and winter seasons.

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