Yu Zhu Dried Polygonatum Slices 500g Sulfur-Free Solomon’s Seal Root for Soup and Tea

Yu Zhu (玉竹), the dried rhizome of Polygonatum odoratum, is a classic food-and-medicine herb in TCM. These naturally sun-dried, sulfur-free slices are sweet in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the lung and stomach channels. In TCM theory, Yu Zhu is valued for nourishing yin and moistening dryness. Suitable for soups, teas, and everyday culinary use; not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Yu Zhu (玉竹) dried rhizome slices from Hunan
• Botanical source: Polygonatum odoratum, a recognized food-and-medicine herb
• Naturally sun-dried and sulfur-free processing
• Sweet mild flavor suited to soups, teas, and congee
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish yin and moisten dryness

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale yellow to light amber with a firm yet slightly pliable texture and a subtle sweet, earthy aroma. When simmered or brewed, they typically yield a mild, gently sweet taste with a soft, moistening character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal soups with lean pork, chicken, or duck
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea, alone or with goji berries
• Add to congee or dessert soups for gentle sweetness
• Use in autumn and winter tonic cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yu Zhu is traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lungs, and generate fluids, and it is often included in formulas for dry cough or thirst associated with dryness. It is commonly paired with Mai Dong (麦冬) or Sha Shen (沙参) in decoctions, added to four-herb style soups, or simmered with pears for a seasonal moistening drink.

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