Wild He Shou Wu Raw Fo-Ti Root Slices 500g Traditional TCM Herbal Tea and Decoction Herb

Raw He Shou Wu (何首乌), also known as Fo-Ti, from Polygonum multiflorum, offered as dried root slices cut from wild-harvested roots. In TCM theory this herb is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels and is valued in classical herbal practice. These unprocessed sheng slices are traditionally prepared by drying and are commonly simmered, steeped, or combined with other herbs. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as He Shou Wu (何首乌) from the botanical source Polygonum multiflorum
• Supplied as raw sheng dried root slices, traditionally air-dried after harvest
• Wild-sourced roots cut into convenient slices for tea, decoction, and soup use
• A classic TCM herb traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels
• Pre-packaged 500g pack suitable for regular home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a light brown to reddish-brown exterior with a pale, starchy cut surface and firm, dense texture. The aroma is typically mild and earthy, and simmered liquid traditionally carries a slightly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped as a daily herbal tea infusion
• Added to slow-cooked soups with other tonic herbs
• Combined into classical herbal formulas under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, raw He Shou Wu slices are traditionally simmered alone or with other herbs such as goji berry and angelica root in decoctions and tonic soups. The slices are also traditionally steeped in hot water as a simple daily herbal tea. Folk practice often pairs this herb with seasonal tonic cooking, and raw versus prepared forms are traditionally distinguished, so consultation with a qualified practitioner is customary before regular use.

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