Xian Mao Curculigo Rhizome Slices Dried Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient 500g

Xian Mao (仙茅), also called Du Jiao Xian Mao, is the dried rhizome of Curculigo orchioides, supplied here as dried slices and whole pieces. In TCM theory it is considered hot in nature with a pungent flavor and is traditionally associated with the kidney channel. This dried botanical is commonly used in decoctions and herbal formulas. Store refrigerated and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Curculigo orchioides rhizome supplied as slices and whole pieces
• Known in TCM as Xian Mao (仙茅) or Du Jiao Xian Mao (独脚仙茅)
• New harvest stock, dried processing, 12-month shelf life
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a pungent hot kidney-channel herb
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal soups, and formula preparation

Quality & Sensory

The dried rhizome pieces typically show a yellowish-brown to grayish-brown surface with a firm, dense texture. They carry a mild earthy aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically has a pungent, slightly acrid taste characteristic of this warming herb.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups with meat or bones
• Used in TCM formula preparation under practitioner guidance
• Brewed as a component of warming herbal teas

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Xian Mao is traditionally associated with warming the kidney yang and is a classic ingredient in yang-tonifying formulas, often paired with herbs such as Yin Yang Huo and Ba Ji Tian. It is traditionally prepared by decoction or added to long-simmered soups, and is sometimes used in winter tonifying regimens. Use should follow professional guidance due to its hot nature.

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