Zhi Mu Slices (Anemarrhena asphodeloides) — Dried Food-Herb Rhizome, 500g
$5.22 – $6.68Price range: $5.22 through $6.68
Description
Zhi Mu Slices (Anemarrhena asphodeloides) are the dried rhizome slices of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Zhī Mǔ (知母). For centuries, Zhi Mu has been prized as a cooling, fire-clearing, and yin-nourishing herb, traditionally used to moisten dryness, clear heat, and support fluid balance. Its nature is bitter, sweet, and cold, making it a focused yet gentle herb for cooling the body and nourishing yin.




Key Selling Points
- Traditional heat-clearing, yin-nourishing food herb
- Dried Zhi Mu rhizome slices, new-crop stock
- Anemarrhena asphodeloides
- Selected large slices, 500g per pack
- Sourced from Anhui, China




Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale yellowish-white color, firm yet slightly fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices soften and yield a gently bitter, subtly sweet infusion with a clean, cooling finish that blends well with other herbs in soups and teas.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Slices |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Zhi Mu |
| Botanical Name | Anemarrhena asphodeloides |
| Form | Dried Slices |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Origin | Anhui, China |




Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style herbal soup and broth
- Herbal tea blends
- Congee and grain porridge
- Seasonal cooling decoctions
- Soup-pack ingredient




Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Zhi Mu is decocted into soups, congee, and cooling tonics to support daily balance during warm or dry seasons. It is a common ingredient in traditional formulas where it pairs with herbs like Shi Gao, Huang Bai, and Mai Dong. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a light, mildly bitter infusion.




FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Zhi Mu?
A: Zhi Mu is the common Chinese name for dried rhizome slices of Anemarrhena asphodeloides. It is a traditional food herb used in soups, teas, and decoctions.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Zhi Mu?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Zhi Mu is associated with clearing heat, moistening dryness, and nourishing yin. It is often used in soups and teas for daily seasonal balance.
Q: How do I use dried Zhi Mu slices?
A: Rinse the slices and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.

Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Tonghuo zhimu 0 5kg piece, Select goods zhimu 0 5kg item, Selected goods blockbuster zhimu 0 5kg item |
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