Dried Chou Wu Tong Root Wutong Root Pieces Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Herbal Soup

Dried Wutong Root, known in TCM as Chou Wu Tong (臭梧桐根), from Clerodendrum trichotomum. These cut root pieces are a raw botanical ingredient traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory the root is associated with dispelling wind-dampness and supporting joint comfort. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use as directed in traditional preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried root of Chou Wu Tong (臭梧桐根) supplied as a raw edible agricultural product
• Botanical source Clerodendrum trichotomum, a classic herb in Chinese folk and TCM practice
• Cut root pieces suitable for decoction, herbal soup, and traditional formulas
• Traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness and supporting joint and sinew comfort
• Sealed packaging with a 12-month shelf life when stored in a cool dry place

Quality & Sensory

The dried root pieces typically show a woody pale brown to grayish exterior with a firm, fibrous texture. The aroma is typically mild and earthy, and long simmering yields a slightly bitter, astringent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Combined with other wind-dampness herbs in folk formulas
• Used in seasonal herbal broths under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM and Chinese folk herbalism, Chou Wu Tong root has traditionally been used to dispel wind-dampness and is commonly included in decoctions aimed at joint and sinew comfort. It is typically simmered alone or paired with herbs such as mulberry twig or loranthus in herbal soups, especially during damp or changeable seasons.

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