Yu Zhu Dried Polygonatum Slices 400g Canister for Soup and Tea

Yu Zhu (玉竹), the dried rhizome of Polygonatum odoratum, is a classic TCM herb supplied here as sun-dried center-cut slices. In TCM theory it is sweet and slightly cold, traditionally associated with the lung and stomach channels and valued for nourishing yin and moistening dryness. Traditionally simmered in soups, teas, and congee; this product is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Yu Zhu (玉竹) slices from Polygonatum odoratum, a familiar TCM yin-nourishing herb
• Center-cut slices selected for even size and convenient simmering
• Sun-dried processing with no added ingredients
• Traditionally used in soups, herbal teas, and congee for moistening dryness
• Bulk-weighed product offered in a 400g canister for household use

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale yellow to light amber with a firm, slightly translucent texture and a mild herbal aroma. When simmered, the liquid typically turns gently sweet and smooth with a soft, starchy-herbal character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in chicken, pork, or duck soups
• Brewed as a mild daily herbal tea, often with Mai Dong or Sha Shen
• Cooked into congee or dessert soups
• Added to seasonal tonic dishes in autumn and winter

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yu Zhu is traditionally associated with nourishing yin, moistening the lung, and generating fluids, and it appears in classic formulas such as Sha Shen Mai Dong Decoction. It is commonly paired with Sha Shen, Mai Dong, and Dang Gui in household soups, or simmered with lean pork and dried fruit for a gentle seasonal tonic.

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