Dried Yu Zhu Slices 20g Hunan Polygonatum odoratum Root Slices for Herbal Tea and Soup

Dried Yu Zhu slices, known in TCM as Yu Zhu (玉竹), from Polygonatum odoratum. These 20g bagged root slices are a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient with a mild sweet nature. In TCM theory, Yu Zhu is associated with the Lung and Stomach channels and is traditionally used to support yin and moisten dryness. It is commonly simmered in soups, decocted as tea, or added to congee for gentle daily nourishment.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Yu Zhu (玉竹), Polygonatum odoratum root
• Sourced from Hunan and sliced into large pieces
• Traditional herb associated with Lung and Stomach channels
• Mild sweet flavor suited to soups and teas
• Convenient 20g bag for trial or single use

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically pale yellowish to light brown with a slightly translucent, firm texture. They have a mild, earthy aroma and a gentle sweet taste when simmered or brewed. Texture softens with longer cooking, making them suitable for soups and decoctions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal soups
• Decocted as a daily tea
• Added to congee
• Used in seasonal nourishing broths

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Yu Zhu is often simmered in soups with ingredients such as lotus seed, lily bulb, or pork to support yin and moisten dryness. It is also decocted alone or with other herbs as a mild daily tea. Traditional folk practice includes adding it to congee for gentle nourishment during dry seasons.

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