Polygala Root Yuan Zhi 远志 Dried TCM Herb 500g Shanxi Origin for Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Polygala Root, known in TCM as Yuan Zhi (远志), from Polygala tenuifolia. This listing offers the peeled root section traditionally called Yuan Zhi Rou, supplied as whole dried root pieces from Shanxi. In TCM theory, Yuan Zhi is bitter and acrid with a warm nature and is traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and kidney channels. It is a classic raw herb for decoctions and culinary herbal preparation. Store sealed in a cool dry place. Not suitable for children and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Yuan Zhi 远志 dried Polygala root from Polygala tenuifolia
• Sourced from Shanxi, a recognized traditional producing region
• Supplied as whole root form with multiple cut options available
• A classic TCM raw herb for decoctions and herbal cooking
• 500g pack sealed for storage in a cool dry place

Quality & Sensory

Dried polygala root typically shows slender cylindrical pieces with a light brown to yellowish-brown surface and a fibrous, slightly wrinkled texture. It has a mild characteristic herbal aroma, and decocted liquid typically carries a bitter, slightly acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to herbal soup preparations during cooking
• Combine with other TCM herbs in formulas
• Grind into fine powder for culinary herbal blends

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Yuan Zhi has long been used in decoctions and classical formulas, often paired with herbs such as Suan Zao Ren, Fu Ling, and Ren Shen in traditional calming and qi-regulating preparations. It was traditionally valued in formulas supporting the heart and kidney connection. Herbalists also prepared it in powders and wine-processed forms for daily traditional regimens.

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