Jie Gu Mu (Sambucus williamsii) — Dried Elder Branch Herb for Decoction & Soup

Jie Gu Mu (Sambucus williamsii), also known as Elder Branch or Chinese Elder, is the dried stem and branch of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jiē Gǔ Mù (接骨木). For centuries it has been prized as a wind-dispelling, bone-and-tendon-supporting herb, traditionally used to relieve joint stiffness, ease swelling, and promote smooth movement of the limbs. Its nature is sweet, bitter, and neutral, making it a balanced herb for supporting the body's structural and circulatory harmony.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional bone-and-tendon supporting herb
• Dried Jie Gu Mu stem and branch
• Sambucus williamsii
• Suitable for decoction and soup
• 500g value pack, powder service available

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its light brown to greyish-brown color, firm woody texture, and mild, faintly earthy aroma. When decocted, the branches yield a gentle, slightly bitter and subtly sweet infusion with a smooth, warming character that blends well with other herbs in a formula.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Seasonal wellness formulas
• Powdered herb blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Jie Gu Mu is decocted into soups, medicinal broths, and bone-supporting formulas to promote joint comfort and smooth movement. It is a common ingredient in traditional decoctions paired with herbs like Du Zhong, Niu Xi, and Sang Ji Sheng. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other warming herbs for a gentle, earthy infusion.

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