Da Huang Rhubarb Root Dried Chinese Herb 500g Traditional Decoction Slices

Dried Rhubarb Root, known in TCM as Da Huang (大黄), from Rheum palmatum. These dried root slices are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally valued for their bitter and cold nature, associated in TCM theory with the stomach and large intestine channels. Sold as a food-grade dried botanical, it is commonly used in decoctions, teas, and external applications. Store in a cool, dry place and use according to traditional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Da Huang (大黄) dried rhubarb root slices from China
• Botanical source Rheum palmatum, a classic TCM herb
• Traditionally associated with purging heat and promoting bowel movement in TCM theory
• Naturally dried and carefully cut for decoction pieces
• 500g bulk pack suitable for herbal teas, decoctions, and external foot soaks

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a yellow-brown to dark brown surface with a dense, firm texture and a faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a golden to amber tone with a distinctly bitter taste characteristic of rhubarb root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a short-steeped herbal tea
• Add to herbal foot soak blends
• Use in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Da Huang is traditionally used to clear heat and guide stagnation downward, and it is a familiar ingredient in classical purging formulas. It is often combined with herbs such as Mang Xiao or Hou Po in traditional decoctions. Externally, it has been used in folk practice for foot soaks and compresses. Traditionally prepared by brief decoction or steeped near the end of cooking.

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