Dried Du Huo Angelica Pubescens Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Du Huo (独活), the root of Angelica pubescens, is a classic bitter and pungent herb in TCM traditionally associated with the kidney and bladder channels. These naturally sun-dried, sulfur-free slices are offered as loose bulk raw herb for decoction, soup, and culinary preparation. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use as part of traditional herbal practice.

Key Selling Points

• Single-herb Du Huo (独活) root slices from Hubei, a recognized producing region
• Botanical source Angelica pubescens, plant part dried root
• Naturally sun-dried with no sulfur fumigation
• Loose 500g bulk pack suited to decoction and culinary use
• Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a grayish-brown to yellowish-brown surface with a firm, fibrous texture and a distinctive aromatic, slightly bitter aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a pungent, warming herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups in small amounts
• Used in culinary herbal preparations
• Blended with other TCM roots in classic formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Du Huo is traditionally regarded as bitter and pungent with warm properties and is traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness. It is a familiar ingredient in classical decoction formulas and is often paired with herbs such as Sang Ji Sheng and Du Zhong in traditional practice. It is commonly prepared by simmering the slices in water or adding them to herbal soups.

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