Dried Turmeric Tuber Slices Yu Jin 500g Selected Curcuma Root for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Dried Turmeric Tuber Slices, known in TCM as Yu Jin (郁金), from Curcuma species such as Curcuma longa or Curcuma phaeocaulis. These selected dried slices of the tuber root are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with moving qi and calming the spirit. In TCM theory, Yu Jin is acrid and bitter with a cold nature. Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and traditional formulas under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Selected dried Yu Jin tuber slices, a classic TCM herbal ingredient
• Botanical source from Curcuma species, plant part is the dried tuber root
• Traditionally associated with moving qi, cooling the blood, and calming the spirit in TCM theory
• Convenient dried slice form, easy to measure, brew, or simmer
• Suitable for daily herbal tea, decoctions, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a yellowish to golden-brown cut surface with a firm, dense texture and a faintly aromatic, slightly bitter scent. When simmered or steeped, the liquor typically takes on a pale golden tone with a mild, earthy, gently bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices in water for a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep in hot water as a simple herbal tea
• Add to herbal soup packs alongside other TCM ingredients
• Use in traditional formulas prepared with a practitioner's guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yu Jin is traditionally used to move qi, cool the blood, and ease chest and rib-side discomfort, and it is often paired with herbs such as Chai Hu or Xiang Fu in classical decoctions. The dried slices are commonly simmered into decoctions or steeped as a light daily tea, and they may also be added to seasonal herbal soups.

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