Lou Lu Root (Rhaponticum uniflorum) — Dried Wu-Sulfur Herbal Decoction Piece, 500g

Lou Lu Root (Rhaponticum uniflorum) is the dried root of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Lòu Lú (漏芦). For centuries, Lou Lu has been prized as a heat-clearing, toxin-resolving, and milk-promoting herb, traditionally used to relieve swollen and painful breasts, support lactation, and address skin eruptions associated with internal heat. Its nature is bitter and cold, making it a focused herb for clearing heat, draining fire, and resolving toxicity.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional heat-clearing and toxin-resolving herb
• Dried Lou Lu root decoction pieces
• Rhaponticum uniflorum
• Sulfur-free, sun-dried processing
• 500g bulk pack for decoction and custom powdering

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its natural greyish-brown exterior and pale, fibrous interior. The dried root pieces have a firm, woody texture and a faint earthy aroma. When decocted, they yield a bitter, slightly astringent infusion with a deep, grounding herbal character typical of heat-clearing roots.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Custom powdering for herbal formulas
• Blended with other heat-clearing herbs
• Bulk ingredient for herbal dispensaries
• Soup-pack or medicinal food preparation

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Lou Lu is decocted alone or in combination with other herbs to clear heat and resolve toxicity. It is a classic ingredient in traditional formulas for supporting breast health and lactation, often paired with herbs like Wang Bu Liu Xing (Vaccaria seed) and Chuan Shan Jia (pangolin scale substitute). In daily food therapy, it may be simmered into medicinal soups or congee during seasons when internal heat is common.

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