Sichuan Ezhu Dried Curcuma Rhizome 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction

Sichuan Ezhu, known in TCM as E Zhu (莪术), is the dried rhizome of Curcuma phaeocaulis or related Curcuma species. These whole-form rhizome pieces are sourced from Sichuan and supplied as a raw botanical for decoction or herbal preparation. In TCM theory, Ezhu is acrid and bitter with warm properties and is traditionally associated with the liver and spleen channels. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole-form dried Ezhu rhizome pieces from Sichuan
• Botanical source Curcuma species, a classic TCM herb
• Traditionally associated with moving qi and breaking blood stasis in TCM theory
• Supplied in a resealable 500g self-sealing bag
• Suitable for decoction, herbal formulas, and traditional preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically the rhizome pieces show an earthy yellow-brown to grayish exterior with a dense, firm cut surface. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and slightly camphoraceous, and decocted liquid typically carries a warm, acrid, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Combine with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Use in folk herbal preparations at home
• Store as part of a raw herb pantry

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ezhu is traditionally used to move qi and break blood stasis, and it is often paired with San Leng (三棱) in classical decoctions. Traditionally prepared by slicing or decocting with vinegar, it appears in formulas addressing accumulations and pain patterns. It is a raw herb intended for traditional preparation under qualified guidance, not a substitute for medicine.

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