Wild Rhubarb Root Powder Da Huang 500g Dried Rheum Palmatum Herbal Decoction Ingredient

Wild Rhubarb Root Powder, known in TCM as Da Huang (大黄), from Rheum palmatum. This finely milled powder is prepared from dried rhubarb root and rhizome, traditionally processed by drying and grinding. In TCM theory, Da Huang is bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, large intestine, and liver channels. It is traditionally valued in herbal practice and commonly prepared as a decoction or used in external applications. Store frozen to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Da Huang (大黄) rhubarb root powder milled from dried root and rhizome
• Botanical source Rheum palmatum, a classic TCM bitter-cold herb
• Finely ground powder form convenient for decoction blending or external use
• Traditionally associated with purging heat and promoting bowel movement in TCM theory
• Pre-packaged 500g lot with 12-month shelf life when stored frozen

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically yellow-brown to deep golden in color with a fine, dry texture. It carries a characteristic bitter, astringent aroma, and a prepared decoction typically tastes distinctly bitter with a lingering astringent note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepare as a traditional herbal decoction following practitioner guidance
• Blend into customized herbal formulas for external compresses
• Incorporate into foot soak mixtures for traditional external use
• Use in seasonal herbal preparations under professional direction

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Da Huang has long been used in decoctions and classical formulas, often paired with herbs such as Mang Xiao or Hou Po in traditional purging preparations. It has also been traditionally applied externally in poultices and washes. Because of its strong traditional action, it is generally used short-term and under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

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