Dried Turmeric Root Slices Jiang Huang 500g Sulfur-Free Sichuan Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Turmeric Slices, known in TCM as Jiang Huang (姜黄), from Curcuma longa, the dried rhizome of the turmeric plant. These sulfur-free slices are cut from whole rhizomes sourced in Sichuan and are traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for their warm nature and pungent, bitter flavor. In TCM theory, turmeric is associated with moving qi and invigorating blood. Suitable for decoctions, herbal formulas, and culinary seasoning.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Jiang Huang turmeric rhizome slices sourced from Sichuan
• Sulfur-free dried processing to preserve natural color and aroma
• Botanical source Curcuma longa with clear TCM identity
• Versatile form suitable for decoction pieces, grinding, or culinary use
• 500g pack with 18-month shelf life and sealed storage guidance

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a deep golden-orange to yellow color with a firm, dense texture and a faintly earthy, warm, ginger-like aroma. When decocted or ground, they typically impart a pungent, slightly bitter taste with characteristic turmeric warmth.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions according to traditional formulas
• Grind into turmeric powder for culinary seasoning and golden milk
• Add to soups, curries, and rice dishes for color and flavor
• Incorporate into seasonal herbal blends prepared with practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Jiang Huang is warm in nature with pungent and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with entering the spleen and liver channels. It has traditionally been used to promote qi movement and blood circulation, and is commonly paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or Chuan Xiong in classical formulas. In folk practice, turmeric slices are also simmered in soups or ground for daily culinary and wellness use.

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