Dried Gu Sui Bu Slices 500g Drynaria fortunei Rhizome Traditional TCM Herb

Dried Gu Sui Bu (骨碎补) slices, from the rhizome of Drynaria fortunei, a classic TCM herb also known as Supplemented Bone Mender. In TCM theory it is bitter in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. These dried slices are suitable for decoction, soup, or external herbal washes. Store sealed in a cool dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Gu Sui Bu rhizome slices from Drynaria fortunei
• Known in TCM as Gu Sui Bu 骨碎补, a traditional kidney and liver channel herb
• Carefully cut slices that are convenient for decoction and soup preparation
• A time-honored herb traditionally valued in folk herbal practice
• Versatile raw botanical for teas, decoctions, and external washes

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a flat, irregular shape with a brownish outer surface and a darker reddish-brown cut face. Texture is firm and slightly fibrous, with a faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a light brown tone with a mildly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Add to slow-cooked herbal soups with other TCM ingredients
• Prepare as a traditional herbal tea infusion
• Use in external herbal washes or foot soaks in folk practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gu Sui Bu is traditionally associated with tonifying the kidney, strengthening bones, and supporting sinew and bone health, and it is a common ingredient in classical formulas for the lower back and knees. Traditionally it is decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Du Zhong and Xu Duan in soups and medicinal wines. Folk practice also uses it externally as a wash.

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