Yujin Turmeric Tuber Curcuma Root Dried Herb for Tea and Culinary Use 1000g Bag

Yujin (郁金), also called Turmeric Tuber, is the dried tuber of Curcuma species, a classic Chinese herbal material. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with moving qi and clearing the heart. This raw-form herb is supplied as whole dried pieces suitable for tea, decoction, or culinary preparation. Store in a cool dry place and use as a food ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Yujin (郁金) tuber, a traditional Chinese herbal material
• Botanical source Curcuma species, raw whole form
• Traditionally valued in TCM for qi-moving and heart-clearing properties
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoction, and culinary use
• Supplied in a 1000g resealable bag for regular household use

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried tubers appear in irregular oval or spindle shapes with a grayish-brown to yellowish surface and firm texture. They carry a mild earthy aroma, and when simmered or steeped the liquid typically shows a light golden tone with a slightly bitter, aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a single-herb decoction or add to herbal formulas
• Steep small pieces as a daily herbal tea
• Add to soups or congee during culinary preparation
• Use in seasonal food recipes following traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yujin is traditionally associated with regulating qi, easing constrained emotions, and clearing the heart, and it is often combined with herbs such as Chaihu or Xiangfu in classical decoctions. It has also been used in folk practice for seasonal wellness teas and cooked into soups or congee as a food ingredient.

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