Wild Rhubarb Root Da Huang 500g Dried Chinese Herbal Slices for Decoction and Traditional Use

Wild Rhubarb Root, known in TCM as Da Huang (大黄), from Rheum palmatum, offered as naturally sun-dried dried root slices. In TCM theory, Da Huang is bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with draining heat and promoting bowel movement. This 500g pack of raw herbal material is intended for traditional decoction and herbal preparation under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Da Huang rhubarb root in whole dried slice form
• Botanical source Rheum palmatum with Chinese name 大黄 and pinyin Da Huang
• Naturally sun-dried processing with no further refining
• Traditionally used in TCM to drain heat and ease bowel movement
• 500g bulk pack suitable for decoction pieces and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a yellow-brown to dark brown surface with a dense, firm texture and visible radial grain. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and slightly acrid, and decocted liquid typically carries a strongly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Incorporated into classical TCM formulas by practitioners
• Used in small amounts in traditional herbal soups
• Stored as a raw botanical for herbal study and preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Da Huang is a classic purgative herb traditionally used to drain heat, cool the blood, and unblock the bowels. It is commonly combined with herbs such as Mang Xiao and Hou Po in classical formulas like Da Cheng Qi Tang. Traditionally prepared by decoction, it is often added near the end of simmering when a stronger action is desired.

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