Huai Niu Xi Duan (Achyranthes bidentata) — Dried Huai Achyranthes Root Segments, Unsulfured
Price range: $5.74 through $6.70
Description
Huai Niu Xi Duan (Achyranthes bidentata) are the dried root segments of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Huái Niú Xī (怀牛膝). Grown in Henan — the historic Huai region that gives this variety its name — Huai Niu Xi has been prized for centuries as a blood-quickening, yin-tonifying, and bone-strengthening herb, traditionally used to support the lower body, nourish the Liver and Kidneys, and ease the joints. Its nature is sweet, slightly bitter, neutral, and balancing, making it a steady yet deeply nourishing herb for anchoring and fortifying the body's foundation.
Key Selling Points
- Authentic Huai region Achyranthes bidentata root
- Unsulfured, clean, and free of visible debris
- Cut into convenient root segments (duan)
- Traditional herb for lower-body and joint support
- 500g bulk pack, generous supply
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully cut into uniform segments and shade-dried without sulfur fumigation, preserving its natural pale yellowish-brown color, firm fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the segments soften gradually and yield a gentle, slightly sweet and faintly bitter infusion with a smooth, grounding character that blends well into soups and herbal formulas.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Root Segments (Decoction Pieces) |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Huai Niu Xi |
| Botanical Name | Achyranthes bidentata |
| Origin | Henan, China |
| Form | Cut Root Segments |
| Net Weight | 500g |
Usage Scenarios
- Traditional herbal decoctions and soups
- Medicinal food soup packs
- Herbal foot soak blends
- Daily wellness tonic formulas
- Bulk herbal pantry stocking
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Huai Niu Xi is decocted into soups, bone broths, and longevity tonics to support the lower body, nourish the Liver and Kidneys, and promote smooth movement of the joints. It is a classic ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, often paired with ingredients like Du Zhong, Gou Qi Zi, and Shu Di Huang. In daily wellness routines, it is also added to herbal foot soak blends, where its warming, grounding nature is traditionally used to ease the legs and feet after long days of standing or walking.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Huai Niu Xi?
A: Huai Niu Xi is the common Chinese name for the dried root segments of Achyranthes bidentata, a traditional herb grown in the Huai region of Henan. It is a classic decoction piece used in TCM food therapy and herbal formulas.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Huai Niu Xi?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Huai Niu Xi is associated with nourishing the Liver and Kidneys, strengthening the bones and tendons, and supporting the lower body. It is often used in soups and tonics for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use Huai Niu Xi segments?
A: Rinse the segments and simmer them with soup ingredients or herbal formulas, or add them to a foot soak blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Optional cow s thistle 0 5kg piece, Uniform package of kaki chinensis 0 5kg piece, Huaian achyranthes bidentata tail 0 5kg piece |
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