Corydalis Yan Hu Suo Dried Root TCM Herbal Decoction Slices 500g Zhejiang Origin

Corydalis Root, known in TCM as Yan Hu Suo (延胡索) and also called Yuan Hu (元胡), is the dried tuber of Corydalis yanhusuo. Sourced from Zhejiang and naturally sun-dried, these whole dried slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with moving qi and easing discomfort. In TCM theory it is acrid, bitter, and warm, entering the liver and spleen channels. Suitable for decoction, soup, or herbal formulas under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Yan Hu Suo (延胡索) dried tubers from Zhejiang, a recognized traditional production region
• Botanical source Corydalis yanhusuo, naturally sun-dried with no further processing
• Classic TCM herb traditionally associated with invigorating blood and moving qi
• Whole dried slices suitable for decoction pieces, soups, and herbal formulas
• Sold as edible agricultural produce in a 500g pack with 18-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically irregular, flattened yellowish-brown tubers with a firm, hard texture and a slightly waxy cut surface. The aroma is mildly herbal and earthy, and decocted liquid typically carries a bitter, acrid taste characteristic of this root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to medicinal soup recipes with other herbs
• Used in TCM formulas prepared by herbal practitioners
• Incorporated into seasonal herbal cooking and congee

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yan Hu Suo is traditionally used to invigorate blood and move qi, and it is a frequent component in formulas aimed at discomfort in the chest, abdomen, or limbs. It is commonly decocted alone or paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or Chuan Xiong, and is often prepared in soups or wine-processed decoctions in folk herbal tradition.

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