Chai Hu Bupleurum Root Dried Loose Herb 500g Traditional Decoction Herb

Chai Hu (柴胡), known as Bupleurum Root, is the dried root of Bupleurum chinense, a classic herb in traditional Chinese medicine. In TCM theory it is bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with soothing the liver and resolving constrained qi. These naturally sun-dried root pieces are sold as a raw botanical for decoction and herbal preparation, not as a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chai Hu (柴胡) dried Bupleurum chinense root in loose bulk form
• Naturally sun-dried without sulfur fumigation to preserve traditional character
• Classic TCM herb traditionally associated with soothing the liver and regulating qi
• 500g bulk pack suited to decoction, formulas, and extended herbal use
• Sourced from Gansu, a recognized growing region for northern Bupleurum

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried root pieces are grayish-brown to dark brown with a hard, fibrous texture and faint aromatic odor. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a light bitter taste characteristic of this root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other herbs in classical formulas
• Prepared as a bitter herbal tea infusion
• Used in seasonal wellness soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chai Hu is traditionally used to harmonize the shaoyang, soothe liver qi stagnation, and lift yang qi, appearing in classic formulas such as Xiao Chai Hu Tang. It is commonly decocted with herbs like Scutellaria, Pinellia, and White Peony. Traditionally it was also paired in springtime wellness teas and liver-focused herbal blends.

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