Wild Red Yao Zi Dried Root Slices Hong Yao Zi 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction

Red Yao Zi, known in TCM as Hong Yao Zi (红药子), is a dried root material traditionally sourced from wild plants in Sichuan. Also called Chi Yao and Mao Hu Lu, this sun-dried root is valued in traditional Chinese herbal practice for its cooling nature and is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting blood-related balance. It is commonly prepared as a decoction and should be used under the guidance of a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-sourced Hong Yao Zi (红药子) dried root from Sichuan
• Sun-dried whole root pieces suitable for traditional decoction
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM practice
• Also known by folk names Chi Yao and Mao Hu Lu
• Pre-packaged 500g lot with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The dried root pieces typically show a dark reddish-brown to purplish exterior with a firm, dense texture. The cut surface is typically fibrous and starchy. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a deep reddish tone with a mildly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Used in folk herbal formulas under practitioner guidance
• Stored frozen to preserve freshness between uses

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Hong Yao Zi has been used in folk formulas, typically prepared by decocting the dried root in water. It is traditionally associated with clearing heat and cooling the blood, and has historically appeared in regional folk remedies across Sichuan and central China. As with many traditional herbs, it is commonly paired with other botanicals according to practitioner direction rather than used alone.

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