Dried Kadsura Root Hei Lao Hu 黑老虎 Whole Root Pieces Traditional TCM Herb 500g

Dried Kadsura Root, known in TCM as Hei Lao Hu (黑老虎), also called Guo Shan Feng (过山风) or Feng Sha Teng (风沙藤), from Kadsura coccinea root, supplied as whole dried root pieces. In TCM theory this herb is traditionally associated with dispelling wind and dampness and supporting circulation. Store sealed in a cool dry place. Not a substitute for medicine; not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Hei Lao Hu 黑老虎 dried root in its natural whole form
• Botanical source Kadsura coccinea, a classic southern Chinese folk herb
• Also known by folk names Guo Shan Feng 过山风 and Feng Sha Teng 风沙藤
• Traditionally used in TCM for wind-dampness and circulation support
• Sold as edible agricultural produce, 500g per pack

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried root pieces are brownish to dark reddish-brown with a hard, dense texture and fibrous cut surfaces. They carry a mild earthy aroma, and decoctions traditionally taste slightly acrid and warming with a faint woody bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked medicinal soups with other herbs
• Used in folk herbal wine preparations
• Incorporated into seasonal tonic recipes under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM and southern Chinese folk practice, Hei Lao Hu root is traditionally associated with dispelling wind and dampness, invigorating blood circulation, and easing joint and sinew discomfort. It is commonly decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Du Zhong and Niu Xi in soups and medicinal wines, especially in damp or cold seasons.

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