Dried Rhubarb Root Slices Da Huang 500g Raw Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Dried Rhubarb Root Slices, known in TCM as Da Huang (大黄), from Rheum palmatum or related Rheum species. These cut slices are a classic bitter-cold root used in traditional Chinese herbal practice, traditionally associated with purging and clearing heat. In TCM theory, Da Huang enters the large intestine and spleen channels. Suitable for decoction, tea blends, and external applications under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic raw Da Huang rhubarb root slices from Sichuan-style sourcing
• Botanical source is Rheum species, a foundational TCM bitter-cold root
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal formulas for clearing heat and promoting bowel movement
• Carefully dried and cut into uniform slices for easy decoction
• Versatile for herbal decoctions, teas, and external foot soaks

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a yellow-brown to dark golden surface with a dense, fibrous cut. The aroma is characteristically earthy and slightly astringent. When decocted, the liquid typically turns deep yellow-brown with a strongly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blend into bitter herbal teas
• Use in external foot soak preparations
• Incorporate into classical formula practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Da Huang is a major purgative herb traditionally used to drain heat and promote bowel movement, often paired with Mang Xiao, Hou Po, and Zhi Shi in classical formulas such as Da Cheng Qi Tang. It has also been used externally in folk practice for topical applications. Because of its strong action, it is traditionally used short-term and under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

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