Dried Yu Zhu Slices 500g Hunan Solomon’s Seal Root for Tea and Soup
Price range: $5.90 through $11.19
Description
Dried Yu Zhu slices, known in TCM as Yu Zhu (玉竹), from Polygonatum odoratum. This 500g pack of premium sulfur-free root slices is a classic yin-nourishing herb traditionally used to support lung and stomach health. In TCM theory, Yu Zhu is sweet and slightly cold, entering the Lung and Stomach channels. It is commonly simmered in soups or steeped as tea for gentle daily wellness.
Key Selling Points
- Premium sulfur-free Yu Zhu slices from Hunan
- Traditional yin-nourishing herb in TCM
- Sweet and slightly cold nature enters Lung and Stomach channels
- Versatile for teas, soups, and congee
- 500g of selected three-year-old pure root flesh
Quality & Sensory
These Yu Zhu slices are typically pale yellowish-white with a firm, slightly translucent texture. They have a mild, earthy aroma and a subtly sweet taste when brewed or simmered, adding a gentle sweetness to soups and teas.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried root slices |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 玉竹 |
| Pinyin | Yu Zhu |
| Botanical Name | Polygonatum odoratum |
| Plant Part | Root |
| Net Weight | 500g |
Usage Scenarios
- Simmered in herbal soups
- Steeped as a daily tea
- Cooked in congee
- Added to seasonal nourishing broths
Traditional Uses
In TCM, Yu Zhu is traditionally used to nourish yin and moisten dryness, often prepared in soups with pork or chicken, or combined with herbs like Mai Dong and Bei Sha Shen. It is a common ingredient in gentle tonic decoctions and congee for supporting lung and stomach yin.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is dried Yu Zhu root slices, also known as Solomon's Seal, from Polygonatum odoratum, packaged in a 500g bag.
Q: What is Yu Zhu traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory, Yu Zhu is considered sweet and slightly cold, and is traditionally used to nourish yin and moisten dryness, particularly for the lungs and stomach.
Q: How do I prepare Yu Zhu slices?
A: They are commonly simmered in soups or steeped as tea. Rinse before use and cook until softened.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Model | 新货原色无硫 玉竹片100g, 新货原色无硫 玉竹片250g, 新货原色无硫 玉竹片500g, 精选三年生 玉竹纯肉100g, 精选三年生 玉竹纯肉250g, 精选三年生 玉竹纯肉500g |
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