He Shou Wu Dried Fo-Ti Root Slices 500g Raw Chinese Herbal Tea and Decoction Pieces

Dried Fo-Ti Root Slices, known in TCM as He Shou Wu (何首乌), from Polygonum multiflorum. These raw red fo-ti root slices are cut from the dried tuberous root and offered as a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient for home decoction, tea, and culinary preparation. In TCM theory, raw He Shou Wu is traditionally associated with detoxifying and moistening the intestines. Store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Raw He Shou Wu (何首乌) root slices cut from dried Polygonum multiflorum tuberous roots
• Sichuan origin with 36-month shelf life when stored refrigerated
• Traditional TCM herb valued in classic decoctions and daily herbal teas
• Slice form allows easy portioning for soups, teas, and congee
• Sold as edible agricultural produce in a 500g pack

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a reddish-brown exterior with a lighter fibrous cut surface and a firm, dry texture. The aroma is typically earthy and mildly starchy, and when simmered the slices yield a slightly bitter, astringent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to slow-cooked soups and broths
• Cook into herbal congee or porridge

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, raw He Shou Wu slices are commonly simmered in decoctions or added to soups and congee. They are traditionally paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or Gou Qi Zi in classic formulas, and some households prepare simple fo-ti teas for seasonal wellness routines.

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