Tu Da Huang Dried Slices 土大黄 Rumex Root Slices Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction 500g

Tu Da Huang (土大黄) is dried root slices of Rumex madaio, a traditional Chinese herb also known as Jin Bu Huan (金不换) and Xue San Qi (血三七). In TCM theory it is considered bitter and cold in nature and is traditionally associated with clearing heat. These loose slices are supplied as a raw culinary botanical for decoction or external preparation, and are not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tu Da Huang 土大黄 root slices, a classic raw Chinese herb
• Botanical source Rumex madaio, also called Jin Bu Huan 金不换 and Xue San Qi 血三七
• Cut into convenient slices for decoction, simmering, or external herbal use
• Sourced from Sichuan and supplied as loose bulk dried slices
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its bitter cooling character

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a yellowish to brownish cut surface with a firm, fibrous texture and a faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a yellowish tone with a distinctly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups in small amounts
• Used in external washes or compresses in folk practice
• Stored as a pantry botanical for seasonal herbal preparation

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Tu Da Huang has long been used in decoctions and external washes, and folk herbalists traditionally paired it with other cooling roots for heat-clearing formulas. It is also traditionally associated with topical applications on the skin. Preparation typically involves simmering the slices in water, and it was commonly kept on hand during warmer seasons.

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