Da Huang Slices (Rheum palmatum) — Dried Rhubarb Root Decoction Pieces, Sichuan Origin 500g

Da Huang Slices (Rheum palmatum) are the dried root and rhizome slices of a classic traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dà Huáng (大黄), also historically called Chuān Jūn (川军) when sourced from Sichuan. For centuries, Da Huang has been prized as a purgative and heat-clearing herb, traditionally used to drain excess heat, move the bowels, and clear stagnation. Its nature is bitter and cold, making it a strong, downward-moving herb that enters the Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine, Liver, and Heart channels.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan-origin Da Huang slices
• Naturally sun-dried, sulfur-free processing
• Traditional bitter-cold heat-clearing herb
• Dried root and rhizome decoction pieces
• 500g bulk pack for decoction use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its deep yellow-brown color, firm texture, and characteristic earthy aroma. The slices are evenly cut and free of sulfur treatment, retaining a clean, slightly smoky scent. When decocted, Da Huang yields a strongly bitter, deep amber infusion with a pronounced astringent finish, typical of a well-processed bitter-cold herb.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Herbal formula blending under professional guidance
• Bitter-cold herb pairing in TCM formulas
• External herbal compress preparation
• Bulk storage for regular decoction use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Da Huang is decocted into strong teas and formulas to drain heat and move stagnation, often paired with herbs like Zhi Shi, Hou Po, or Mang Xiao. It appears in classical purgative and heat-clearing formulas, and in some traditions is used in small amounts for digestive support. Because of its strong bitter-cold nature, it is traditionally used in short courses rather than as a daily long-term tea.

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