Dried Valerian Root Zhi Xiang Xiang Whole Root Bulk Herbal Tea Ingredient 500g

Dried Valerian Root, known in TCM as Zhi Xiang Xiang (蜘蛛香) and also called Xie Cao (缬草), from Valeriana jatamansi. These whole dried roots and rhizomes are sun-dried and supplied loose in bulk. In TCM theory, valerian root is considered to have a pungent and slightly bitter flavor with a warm nature. Traditionally used in herbal decoctions and teas, it is a versatile raw botanical for home herbal practice. This is a food-grade agricultural product, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Valeriana jatamansi roots and rhizomes supplied loose in bulk
• Known in TCM as Zhi Xiang Xiang (蜘蛛香), also called Xie Cao or Ma Ti Xiang
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural character of the root
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for decoctions and teas
• Sourced from Anhui and sold as a food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The dried roots typically appear grayish-brown to dark brown with a knobby rhizome and many fine rootlets. They have a characteristically strong, pungent, earthy aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically carries a warm, slightly bitter and acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a warm herbal tea infusion
• Blended into custom herbal formulas at home
• Used in seasonal wellness cooking and broths

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, valerian root has long been used in decoctions and herbal teas, often paired with other calming botanicals such as sour jujube seed or lily bulb. Traditionally associated with soothing the spirit and easing tension, it was commonly prepared by simmering the dried root in water. Folk usage also includes adding it to evening herbal blends during seasons of restlessness.

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