Premium Northern Bupleurum Chai Hu 1000g Dried Root Slices for Decoction and Culinary Use

Premium Northern Bupleurum Root, known in TCM as Chai Hu (柴胡), from Bupleurum chinense. These dried root slices are sun-dried without sulfur fumigation and sorted to be clean and free of visible impurities. In TCM theory, Chai Hu is bitter and slightly cold and is traditionally associated with soothing the liver and resolving constrained qi. A valued raw herb for decoctions and culinary herbal preparation; use as directed by a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Current-season Northern Bupleurum root slices in whole natural form
• Botanical source Bupleurum chinense known as Chai Hu in TCM
• Sun-dried without sulfur fumigation or smoking treatment
• Sorted for purity with no visible impurities
• Suitable for decoction, soup, and culinary herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to grayish-brown slices with a fibrous, slightly bent texture and faint aromatic odor. When decocted, the liquid typically shows a mild, slightly bitter taste characteristic of Chai Hu.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to herbal soup preparations
• Use in culinary recipes following practitioner guidance
• Combine with other TCM herbs in formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chai Hu is traditionally used in classic formulas such as Xiao Chai Hu Tang and is commonly paired with Scutellaria, Pinellia, and White Peony. Traditionally associated with harmonizing shaoyang, soothing liver qi constraint, and supporting seasonal wellness. Typically simmered in decoctions or added to herbal soups under professional guidance.

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