Zhi Mu Dried Anemarrhena Root 100g Bottle Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Zhi Mu (知母), dried Anemarrhena rhizome from Anemarrhena asphodeloides, is a classic Chinese herbal material supplied as sun-dried root slices in a 100g bottle. In TCM theory it is bitter and cold in nature and traditionally associated with clearing heat and nourishing yin. Traditionally prepared in decoctions, herbal teas, or formulas under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Zhi Mu 知母 dried Anemarrhena asphodeloides rhizome slices
• Sun-dried whole root pieces in a convenient 100g resealable bottle
• A classic TCM herb traditionally used in heat-clearing and yin-nourishing formulas
• Bitter and cold in nature according to traditional Chinese herbal theory
• Suitable for decoction pieces, herbal teas, and custom herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown to light brown slices with a slightly wrinkled surface and fibrous, compact texture. The aroma is mild and faintly herbaceous, and decocted liquid typically carries a bitter taste with a subtle sweet aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped as a bitter herbal tea, often paired with other herbs
• Added to customized TCM herbal formulas
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zhi Mu is traditionally associated with clearing heat, nourishing yin, and relieving thirst, and it frequently appears in classical formulas such as Bai Hu Tang alongside gypsum and licorice. It is also traditionally paired with Scutellaria and Fritillaria in yin-nourishing decoctions. Preparation typically involves simmering the slices in water, and it is used in both daily herbal teas and seasonal formulas under practitioner guidance.

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