Yuan Zhi Polygala Root Slices 500g Dried Chinese Herb for Traditional Decoctions

Yuan Zhi (远志), known as Polygala Root, is the dried root of Polygala tenuifolia, a classic herb in the Chinese materia medica. In TCM theory it is bitter and acrid in flavor and traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and kidney channels. These sliced pieces are suited to traditional decoctions and herbal formulas. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Polygala tenuifolia root slices known in TCM as Yuan Zhi (远志)
• Traditional herb associated with calming the spirit and quieting the heart
• Cut into convenient slices for decoction and formula preparation
• Sulfur-free processing with a cool dry storage recommendation
• Sold as a bulk edible agricultural product for herbal practitioners and home use

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a grayish-brown to yellowish surface with a lighter cross-section and a slightly wrinkled texture. The aroma is characteristically mild and grassy, and decocted liquid typically carries a bitter, slightly acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to multi-herb TCM formulas
• Prepare as a component of herbal soups
• Use in seasonal wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yuan Zhi is traditionally used to calm the spirit, ease the mind, and support restful sleep, and it is also associated with dispelling phlegm and opening the orifices. It commonly appears in classic formulas alongside herbs such as Suan Zao Ren, Fu Ling, and Ren Shen, and is typically prepared by decoction.

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