Chai Hu Bupleurum Root Dried Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient Bulk 500g

Chai Hu (柴胡), known as Bupleurum Root, from Bupleurum chinense, is a classic TCM herb supplied as dried root slices or powder. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with soothing the liver and resolving constrained qi. This wholesale lot is sun-dried and sold as a food-grade agricultural product for decoction or tea use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chai Hu (柴胡) Bupleurum chinense root from China
• Available as whole dried root slices or ground powder
• Sun-dried processing preserves natural character
• Traditional TCM herb for liver-soothing and qi-regulating formulas
• Bulk 500g pack suitable for decoction, tea, or herbal blending

Quality & Sensory

Dried Chai Hu root typically shows light brown to grayish-brown slices with a firm, fibrous texture and a faint aromatic odor. When decocted, the liquid typically has a mild, slightly bitter taste characteristic of this root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a single-herb tea infusion
• Combine with other TCM herbs in formulas
• Use in seasonal wellness soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chai Hu is traditionally used to harmonize shaoyang, soothe liver qi stagnation, and lift yang qi, appearing in classic formulas such as Xiao Chai Hu Tang. It is commonly decocted with scutellaria, pinellia, or white peony, and is also used in daily herbal teas during seasonal transitions.

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