Xian Mao Dried Curculigo Root Slices 1kg Wholesale Chinese Herb Curculigo orchioides for Decoction and Soup

Dried Curculigo Root, known in TCM as Xian Mao (仙茅), from Curculigo orchioides, supplied as dried rhizome slices. This warming herb is traditionally associated with kidney yang support in classical Chinese herbal practice. Sourced from Gansu and sold as a raw edible agricultural product, it is commonly used in decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Xian Mao (仙茅) dried rhizome slices from Curculigo orchioides
• Sourced from Gansu province with large-volume origin supply
• Warming kidney-yang herb valued in traditional Chinese medicine
• Sold as raw edible agricultural product with 36-month shelf life
• 1kg bulk pack suitable for decoction pieces, soups, and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

The dried slices typically show a yellowish-brown to dark brown surface with a firm, dense texture and slightly wrinkled edges. They carry a mild earthy aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically takes on a warm, slightly acrid and bitter taste characteristic of this pungent-hot herb.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked medicinal soups
• Used in classical TCM formulas with other warming herbs
• Prepared as directed by a licensed herbal practitioner

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Xian Mao is considered pungent and hot, entering the kidney channel, and is traditionally used to warm kidney yang and support the lower back and knees. It often appears in classical yang-tonifying formulas alongside herbs such as Yin Yang Huo and Ba Ji Tian. Traditionally it is decocted or added to nourishing soups, particularly in cold seasons.

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