Cang Zhu Dried Atractylodes Rhizome Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Cang Zhu (苍术), the dried rhizome of Atractylodes lancea, is a classic Chinese herbal material supplied here as clean cut slices. In TCM theory it is pungent and bitter with warm properties and is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Valued in classical formulas and daily herbal practice, it is commonly simmered in decoctions or blended with other herbs. Store in a cool dry place and use according to traditional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Cang Zhu 苍术 dried Atractylodes lancea rhizome slices
• Cut from the rhizome, a traditional TCM herb with warm and drying character
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal soups, and blended formulas
• 500g value pack for regular home herbal preparation
• Simple processing with no additives, packaged as a raw agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a grayish-brown to yellowish exterior with a yellow-white to tan cut surface marked by darker oil dots. The texture is firm and hard, and the aroma is characteristically fragrant and slightly camphor-like. Decocted liquid is typically aromatic with a pungent, bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Add to slow-cooked herbal soups with other compatible herbs
• Blend into custom herbal tea mixes for aromatic infusions
• Use in seasonal wellness cooking and congee preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Cang Zhu has long been used in decoctions and classical formulas, often paired with herbs such as Chen Pi or Hou Po in dampness-focused blends. It is also traditionally included in incense-like sachets and seasonal folk customs. Home users commonly simmer the slices with other roots and peels for warming broths during humid seasons.

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