Dried Bupleurum Root Slices Chai Hu 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Bupleurum Root Slices, known in TCM as Chai Hu (柴胡), from Bupleurum chinense. This 500g pack of manually processed root slices is a classic Chinese herbal decoction piece. In TCM theory, Chai Hu is bitter and slightly cold, entering the Liver and Gallbladder channels, and is traditionally used to harmonize and support the body's natural balance. It is commonly prepared as a decoction or added to herbal soup blends.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Chai Hu (柴胡), the dried root of Bupleurum chinense
• 500g value pack of manually processed root slices
• Traditional Chinese herbal decoction piece for TCM formulas
• Bitter, slightly cold nature associated with Liver and Gallbladder channels
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal soups, and blended tea preparations

Quality & Sensory

The root slices typically show a light yellowish-brown to grey-brown color with a fibrous, woody texture. The aroma is mild and earthy, and the decoction is typically bitter with a faintly sweet aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction with other TCM herbs
• Added to traditional Chinese herbal soups
• Blended into custom herbal tea formulas
• Used in congee or medicinal rice porridge

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Chai Hu is traditionally used in formulas to harmonize the exterior and interior, and is often paired with herbs such as Bai Shao or Huang Qin. It is commonly prepared by simmering in water as a decoction, and may also be added to herbal soups or congee for seasonal support.

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