Dried Cang Zhu Atractylodes Rhizome Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Tea and Decoction

Dried Cang Zhu (苍术) slices, the rhizome of Atractylodes lancea, a classic Chinese herbal material. In TCM theory it is pungent and bitter with warm properties and is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. These dried slices are suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary preparations. Store sealed in a cool dry place away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Atractylodes lancea rhizome slices known in TCM as Cang Zhu 苍术
• Traditional Chinese herbal material supplied as dried cut slices
• Traditionally associated with spleen and stomach channels in TCM theory
• Versatile form suitable for herbal tea water and decoction preparation
• Sealed bag packaging with a 12 month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a grayish brown to yellowish white cut surface with a firm fibrous texture and visible aromatic oil dots. They carry a characteristically pungent aromatic scent, and slices simmered in water typically yield a warm bitter and slightly acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices in water for a traditional herbal tea
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared at home
• Combine with other herbs in slow cooked soups
• Use in seasonal culinary herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice Cang Zhu slices are commonly simmered or decocted, sometimes alone and sometimes paired with herbs such as Hou Po or Chen Pi in classic dampness resolving formulas. The slices may also be steeped in hot water as a daily herbal tea or added to congee and seasonal dishes in folk food therapy traditions.

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