Dried Curcuma Slices E Zhu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Herbal Blends

Dried Curcuma Slices, known in TCM as E Zhu (莪术), from Curcuma phaeocaulis, the dried rhizome cut into slices. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with moving qi and breaking blood stasis, and is valued in classical formulas. Traditionally considered acrid and bitter with warm nature, entering the liver and spleen channels. Suitable for decoction, soup, or herbal blends under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Dried rhizome slices of Curcuma phaeocaulis, a classic TCM herb
• Known in Chinese herbalism as E Zhu (莪术), also called Wen Shu (文术)
• Sliced form for convenient decoction, soups, and herbal formulas
• Traditionally associated with moving qi and dispelling blood stasis in TCM theory
• Sulfur-free processing with sealed storage to help preserve aroma and quality

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a grayish-brown to yellowish-brown exterior with a firm, dense cut surface that may appear yellow-green to brownish. The aroma is typically aromatic and slightly camphor-like, with a pungent, mildly bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Add to medicinal soup blends with other TCM herbs
• Incorporate into herbal wine or external compress preparations under guidance
• Use in seasonal wellness cooking with professional advice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, E Zhu is traditionally used to move qi and break up blood stasis, and it often appears in classical formulas alongside San Leng (三棱) for similar traditional functions. It is traditionally prepared by slicing and decocting, and is commonly sourced by herbal shops for dispensing customized prescriptions. Traditionally associated with the liver and spleen channels, it is used mainly in practitioner-guided decoctions rather than daily teas.

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