Premium Sichuan Rhubarb Root Slices Da Huang 大黄 500g Dried Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Rhubarb Root Slices, known in TCM as Da Huang (大黄), from Rheum palmatum. These cut slices of the root are a classic Chinese herbal material, traditionally valued for their bitter and cold nature and their association with the spleen, stomach, and large intestine channels. Sold as a dried edible agricultural product, they are commonly used in decoctions and herbal preparations. Store in a cool, dry place and use according to traditional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan-origin Da Huang rhubarb root slices
• Botanical source Rheum palmatum with Chinese name 大黄 and pinyin Da Huang
• Traditionally used in TCM as a bitter cold purging herb
• Dried and sliced form suitable for decoction pieces
• 500g pack sold as a dried edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a yellow-brown to dark brown surface with a dense, firm texture and visible root structure. They carry a characteristic earthy, slightly astringent aroma, and a decoction typically tastes strongly bitter with a lingering astringency.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepare as a traditional herbal decoction
• Simmer in small amounts for herbal soup bases
• Blend into classical herbal formulas
• Use in seasonal herbal food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Da Huang is traditionally associated with purging heat and promoting bowel movement, and it is a key ingredient in classical formulas such as Da Cheng Qi Tang. Traditionally it is decocted briefly or added near the end of cooking, and it is often paired with herbs like Mang Xiao or Hou Po. It has also been used externally in folk practice as a poultice for topical applications.

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