Dried Du Huo Slices 500g Angelica pubescens Root Sulfur-Free Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup

Dried Du Huo Slices, known in TCM as Du Huo (独活), from Angelica pubescens root. These cut slices are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally valued for dispelling wind-dampness. In TCM theory, Du Huo is pungent and bitter with warm properties, entering the kidney and bladder channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal soups; consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Du Huo (独活) dried root slices from Angelica pubescens
• Sulfur-free processing preserves the herb's natural character
• Carefully cut slices suitable for decoction, soup, and herbal formulas
• Traditionally used in TCM to dispel wind-dampness and support joint comfort
• Convenient 500g pack for home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a grayish-brown to yellowish exterior with a pale, fibrous cut surface and a distinctive aromatic, slightly camphor-like scent. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a pungent, bitter taste characteristic of this warm root herb.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to slow-cooked herbal soups with other roots
• Use in TCM formulas prepared at home under practitioner guidance
• Incorporate into seasonal warming broths

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Du Huo is a well-known herb for dispelling wind and dampness. It is traditionally used in decoctions and soup preparations, often paired with herbs such as Sang Ji Sheng, Du Zhong, and Niu Xi in classic formulas. Folk practice also uses it in warming winter broths. Preparation typically involves simmering the slices in water; dosage should follow professional guidance.

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