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Core-Removed Polygala Root Yuan Zhi 500g Dried Chinese Herb for Traditional Decoctions

Price range: $10.30 through $43.63

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Description

Core-Removed Polygala Root, known in TCM as Yuan Zhi (远志), from Polygala tenuifolia. These dried root segments are prepared with the central core removed, a traditional processing step for this herb. In TCM theory, Yuan Zhi is considered bitter and acrid in flavor with a warm nature, traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and kidney channels. Sold as a raw culinary-grade botanical for decoction and herbal preparation.

Core-Removed Polygala Root Yuan Zhi 500g Dried Chinese Herb for Traditional Decoctions overview

Key Selling Points

Dried Polygala tenuifolia root segments with the woody core removed
Known in TCM as Yuan Zhi (远志), a classic materia medica herb
Naturally sun-dried without honey processing or added coatings
Hollow, core-free segments are convenient for decoction and straining
Traditionally used in herbal formulas and daily decoctions

Core-Removed Polygala Root Yuan Zhi 500g Dried Chinese Herb for Traditional Decoctions key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically light yellowish-brown to grayish-brown with a slightly wrinkled surface and hollow, tubular segments. The aroma is characteristically faint and grassy, and decocted liquid typically carries a mildly bitter, acrid taste.

Core-Removed Polygala Root Yuan Zhi 500g Dried Chinese Herb for Traditional Decoctions quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Raw Chinese herbal botanical
Chinese Name	远志
Pinyin	Yuan Zhi
Botanical Name	Polygala tenuifolia
Plant Part	Dried root, core removed
Net Weight	500 g

Core-Removed Polygala Root Yuan Zhi 500g Dried Chinese Herb for Traditional Decoctions specifications

Usage Scenarios

Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
Combined with other herbs in formula-style brewing
Added to herbal soup preparations
Used in seasonal herbal wellness routines

Core-Removed Polygala Root Yuan Zhi 500g Dried Chinese Herb for Traditional Decoctions in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yuan Zhi is traditionally associated with calming the spirit, supporting clear thinking, and helping to expel phlegm. It has long been included in classical formulas, often paired with herbs such as Suan Zao Ren, Fu Ling, or Ren Shen depending on the intended traditional function. It is typically simmered in decoctions and taken as part of a practitioner-guided herbal routine.

Core-Removed Polygala Root Yuan Zhi 500g Dried Chinese Herb for Traditional Decoctions preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: It is 500 g of dried Polygala tenuifolia root segments with the central core removed, known in TCM as Yuan Zhi (远志). It is sold as a raw botanical for traditional preparation.

Q: What is Yuan Zhi traditionally valued for?

A: In TCM theory it is bitter, acrid, and warm, traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and kidney channels and used in formulas for calming the spirit and resolving phlegm.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is typically simmered in water as a decoction, either alone or combined with other herbs according to traditional formulas. Consult a qualified practitioner for guidance on use.