Dried Pokeweed Root Shang Lu 商陆 500g Raw Herbal Botanical for Traditional Decoction Use

Dried Pokeweed Root, known in TCM as Shang Lu (商陆), from Phytolacca acinosa. This raw botanical consists of the dried root, traditionally sourced and simply processed for herbal use. In TCM theory it is associated with bitter and cold properties and is traditionally used in external and decoction applications under professional guidance. Store in a cool dry place. This product is a food-grade raw agricultural product and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Shang Lu (商陆) dried root from traditional Chinese herbal sourcing
• Botanical source Phytolacca acinosa with root as the used plant part
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its bitter cold nature and water-promoting associations
• Minimally processed raw herb suitable for decoction or external preparation
• Sold as a 500g pack of initial-processed agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried root appears in irregular slices or sections with a pale yellowish-white to light brown cut surface and a firm, dense texture. The aroma is typically faint and slightly starchy, and decocted liquid is traditionally described as mildly acrid.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction prepared under professional guidance
• External herbal wash or compress in folk practice
• Ingredient for herbal study and traditional formula reference
• Culinary use only in properly processed traditional recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Shang Lu has historically been used in decoctions and external washes, traditionally associated with promoting urination and reducing swelling. Folk practice also records its use in topical applications for localized swelling. It was traditionally paired with other draining herbs in classical formulas. Because the raw root requires careful processing, traditional use emphasizes preparation under qualified guidance rather than casual self-use.

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