Mao Dong Qing Root 500g Dried Ilex Pubescens Root Slices Traditional Herbal Decoction Pieces

Mao Dong Qing Root (毛冬青根), the dried root of Ilex pubescens, is a traditional Chinese herbal material supplied as sun-dried sliced pieces. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting healthy circulation. This pre-packaged root is commonly prepared in decoctions or herbal wine. Store frozen and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Mao Dong Qing (毛冬青) root sourced as new-crop dried material
• Botanical source Ilex pubescens root, supplied as dried slices
• Traditionally used in TCM for clearing heat and supporting circulation
• Sun-dried and sliced for convenient decoction or herbal wine preparation
• Pre-packaged 500g pack suitable for home herbal use

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale to yellowish-brown cut surface with a firm, woody texture and fibrous grain. They carry a mild earthy aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically develops a light bitter, slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped or infused for homemade herbal wine
• Combined with other herbs in folk-style root decoction blends
• Used in seasonal wellness preparations under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Mao Dong Qing root has long been used in decoctions and medicinal wines, often simmered alone or paired with other heat-clearing roots. Folk herbalists traditionally associated it with promoting blood circulation and soothing throat and chest discomfort. It is typically prepared by slow simmering or soaking in liquor, and used in small amounts as part of a broader herbal formula.

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