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

Dried Rhubarb Root Slices, known in TCM as Da Huang (大黄), from Rheum palmatum or related Rheum species. These cut root slices are a classic raw Chinese herb traditionally valued for their bitter and cold nature in TCM theory, with traditional associations to the stomach and large intestine channels. Commonly used in decoctions and herbal formulas, they should be prepared and used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Da Huang rhubarb root slices cut from dried root material
• Botanical source Rheum species, a staple of the Chinese materia medica
• Traditionally classified in TCM as bitter and cold with downward-draining associations
• Air-dried processing preserves the natural golden-brown cut surface
• Suitable for decoction pieces, herbal formulas, and traditional preparations

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a yellow-brown to dark golden cut surface with a firm, dense texture and visible radial grain. The aroma is characteristically earthy and slightly astringent, and a prepared decoction typically carries a strong, bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Incorporated into classical Chinese herbal formulas
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations by experienced users
• Stored as a pantry staple raw herb for traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Da Huang is traditionally associated with purging heat and promoting bowel movement, and it appears in classical formulas such as Da Cheng Qi Tang. Traditionally, the raw slices are added near the end of decoction to preserve their character, and they are also used externally in folk practice. Pairings traditionally include magnolia bark and bitter orange in classical combinations.

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