Polygala Root Yuan Zhi Dried Herb 500g Traditional TCM Decoction Herb

Polygala Root, known in TCM as Yuan Zhi (远志), from Polygala tenuifolia, is a dried root offered as whole herb and fine powder. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, it is associated with calming the spirit and supporting heart and kidney channels. This dried botanical is intended for decoction, tea, or culinary herbal use under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Polygala tenuifolia root, core-removed and carefully processed
• Known in TCM as Yuan Zhi (远志), a classic calming herb
• Available as whole dried root and convenient fine powder
• Traditionally associated with heart and kidney channel entry
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and formula blending

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried root appears brownish with a slender, slightly twisted form and a firm texture. It carries a mild, grassy aroma, and when decocted it typically yields a light brown infusion with a subtly bitter, faintly acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into calming herbal tea infusions
• Combined with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Ground into powder for convenient daily use

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Yuan Zhi is traditionally associated with calming the spirit, easing restlessness, and connecting heart and kidney. It is commonly included in decoctions and formulas, often paired with herbs such as Suan Zao Ren or Fu Ling. Traditional preparation involves simmering the dried root in water or using the powdered form in herbal blends.

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