Dried Du Huo Slices 500g Angelica pubescens Root Chinese Herbal Tea and Foot Soak

Dried Du Huo (独活), known as Du Huo or Chuan Du Huo, from Angelica pubescens root, cut into dried slices. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness and is commonly used in decoctions and external foot soaks. This is a raw herbal ingredient for traditional preparation, not a finished medicine. Store refrigerated and use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Selected dried Du Huo root slices, a classic Chinese herbal ingredient
• Botanical source Angelica pubescens, known in TCM as Chuan Du Huo
• Sliced form suitable for decoction, herbal tea, and foot soak preparation
• Traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness in TCM practice
• Sold as a raw edible agricultural product with 36-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a grayish-brown to yellowish-brown surface with a firm, slightly fibrous texture. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and slightly pungent, and decocted liquid typically carries a warm, bitter, and aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a warm herbal tea with other roots
• Added to slow-cooked soups in traditional recipes
• Used in external foot soak preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Du Huo is traditionally used to dispel wind and dampness and is a familiar ingredient in classical decoction formulas, often paired with herbs such as Sang Ji Sheng in lower-body wind-damp patterns. It is also a common folk choice for warming foot soaks during cold seasons.

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