Dried Gu Sui Bu Rhizome Drynaria Fortunei TCM Herbal Root 500g

Dried Gu Sui Bu (骨碎补), also called Shen Jiang (申姜), is the prepared rhizome of Drynaria fortunei, a fern used in traditional Chinese medicine. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with bitter flavor and is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. This bulk raw herb is supplied as dried rhizome pieces for decoction, soup, or external herbal applications.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Gu Sui Bu (骨碎补) rhizome sourced from Yunnan
• Botanical source Drynaria fortunei, a classic TCM fern rhizome
• Traditional processing with dried root and rhizome pieces
• Bulk 500g bag suitable for decoction, soup, or herbal formulas
• Commonly paired with Du Zhong and Xu Duan in traditional practice

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried rhizome pieces are brownish with a flat, slightly flattened cut surface and fine golden hairs along the edges. The texture is hard and fibrous, with a mild earthy aroma and a traditionally light, slightly astringent taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked bone and meat soups
• Used in external herbal foot soaks or washes
• Incorporated into seasonal tonic soup packs

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gu Sui Bu is traditionally associated with supporting the liver and kidney channels and is a common ingredient in classical formulas for sinew and bone care. It is traditionally decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Du Zhong, Xu Duan, and Dang Gui in soup or decoction preparations. Folk use also includes external washes for local comfort.

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