Dried Du Huo Slices 500g Angelica pubescens Root Traditional Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Du Huo Slices, known in TCM as Du Huo (独活), from Angelica pubescens root, sourced from Gansu and naturally sun-dried. In TCM theory this warming, pungent and bitter root is traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness and supporting the lower body. Sold as whole-form decoction pieces for culinary and herbal preparation, it is a food-grade agricultural product and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Du Huo (独活) root slices from Gansu, a recognized daodi growing region
• Botanical source Angelica pubescens, prepared from dried root in whole natural form
• Naturally sun-dried with no further processing, preserving the traditional raw herb character
• Traditionally used in TCM for wind-dampness patterns, especially affecting the lower back and legs
• 500g pack suitable for decoction, soup, wine infusion, or grinding into powder

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a grayish-brown to yellowish-brown surface with a pale cross-section and distinct aromatic rings. The root has a characteristically strong, pungent aroma and a bitter, slightly acrid taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Added to slow-cooked soups with other tonic roots
• Ground into powder for external herbal applications
• Used in culinary herbal broths during damp or cold seasons

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Du Huo is traditionally used to dispel wind and dampness and is often paired with herbs such as Sang Ji Sheng, Du Zhong, and Niu Xi in classic lower-body formulas. It is commonly decocted, added to medicinal soups, or infused in wine. Traditionally associated with cold and damp seasons and with supporting comfort in the lumbar and knee regions.

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