Dried Atractylodes Rhizome Slices 500g Cang Zhu Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup

Dried Atractylodes Rhizome Slices, known in TCM as Cang Zhu (苍术), from Atractylodes lancea or Atractylodes chinensis. These sliced rhizomes are a classic Chinese herbal decoction piece traditionally used in TCM formulas. In TCM theory, Cang Zhu is warm, pungent, and bitter, entering the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver channels. Traditionally associated with drying dampness and strengthening the Spleen. Commonly decocted with other herbs or added to soups.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Cang Zhu (苍术), the dried rhizome of Atractylodes species
• Sliced decoction piece form, ready for traditional herbal preparation
• Sourced from Inner Mongolia, a well-known producing region
• Traditional TCM herb associated with drying dampness and supporting the Spleen
• 500g bulk supply suitable for regular decoction or soup use

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a greyish-brown to dark brown exterior with a lighter, fibrous interior. Texture is dry and somewhat woody. Aroma is typically earthy and slightly pungent. After decoction, the liquid is typically bitter with a warm, aromatic note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction with other TCM herbs
• Added to soups or congee for traditional dietary use
• Included in seasonal damp-weather herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Cang Zhu is traditionally used in decoctions to dry dampness and support the Spleen and Stomach. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Hou Po and Chen Pi in classic formulas. Folk use also includes adding slices to soups or congee during humid seasons. It is typically decocted with water and consumed as part of a broader herbal formula.

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