Dried Ezhu Slices Wenzhu Tablets Traditional Chinese Herb 500g New Crop

Dried Ezhu Slices, known in TCM as Ezhu (莪术), from Curcuma zedoaria, are sliced rhizomes of the zedoary plant. In TCM theory, Ezhu is pungent and bitter, warm in nature, and enters the Liver and Spleen channels. Traditionally used to invigorate blood and move qi, it is commonly prepared in decoctions or soups. This 500g pack offers freshly sliced, sun-dried rhizome pieces for traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Ezhu (莪术), the dried rhizome of Curcuma zedoaria
• Sliced form for easy decoction and soup preparation
• New crop sourced from Anhui, China
• Pungent and bitter, warm in TCM nature
• 500g net weight in a food-grade agricultural product format

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically light yellowish-brown to greyish-brown with a firm, woody texture. They have a characteristic pungent, slightly bitter aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically earthy and mildly bitter with a warm, aromatic note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Added to soups and stews
• Combined with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Used in congee for traditional wellness

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ezhu is traditionally used to invigorate blood, move qi, and relieve pain. It is often paired with herbs such as San Leng (Sparganium stoloniferum) in decoctions. Folk practice includes simmering the slices in soups or congee for seasonal support. It is typically prepared by boiling with other herbs.

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