Chai Hu Powder Bupleurum Chinese Herbal Powder 500g Fine Ground Shanxi Origin

Chai Hu Powder, known in TCM as Chai Hu (柴胡), is a fine ground powder from the root of Bupleurum chinense, commonly called North Bupleurum or Bei Chai Hu. Sourced from Shanxi and milled from dried bupleurum root, it is traditionally associated with soothing liver qi and relieving constraint in TCM theory. This powder is sold as a food-grade botanical ingredient for herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary blends, and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient Chai Hu powder milled from dried North Bupleurum root
• Botanical source Bupleurum chinense with Shanxi origin
• Traditionally associated with soothing liver qi in TCM practice
• Fine ground texture blends easily into teas decoctions and herbal formulas
• Supplied in a 500g bulk pack suitable for daily herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light brown to yellowish brown with a fine dry texture and a faintly grassy bitter aroma. When brewed or decocted it typically yields a mildly bitter earthy taste characteristic of bupleurum root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into warm water or herbal tea as a traditional botanical drink
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared with other TCM roots
• Blend into congee or culinary recipes for a traditional herbal touch
• Use in seasonal herbal formulas at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory Chai Hu is traditionally associated with entering the liver and gallbladder channels and is used to harmonize shaoyang and soothe liver qi. It is a classic component of traditional formulas such as Xiao Chai Hu Tang and is often paired with Bai Shao or Dang Gui in decoctions. Practitioners have also used it in springtime herbal teas and daily wellness blends.

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