Wu Yao Dried Lindera Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Wu Yao (乌药), known as Combined Spicebush Root, is the dried root of Lindera aggregata, traditionally sliced for decoction pieces. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with pungent flavor and is traditionally associated with the kidney, spleen, stomach, and bladder channels. This unsulfured sliced herb is commonly used in herbal formulas and decoctions. Store in a cool dry place and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Wu Yao root slices from Lindera aggregata
• Unsulfured processing with clean cut surfaces
• Traditional TCM herb valued in warming decoctions
• Sliced form ready for decoction or herbal tea blends
• Sold as a food-grade raw botanical for herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a light brown to yellowish-white cut surface with a fine powdery texture and firm woody body. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and slightly camphor-like, and decocted liquid typically carries a warm, pungent, mildly aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to warming herbal soup recipes
• Blended into herbal tea infusions with other botanicals
• Used in seasonal herbal formulas prepared at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Wu Yao is traditionally used to regulate qi and dispel cold, and it appears in classical formulas such as Wu Yao Tang and Xiang Lian Zhi Tong preparations. It is commonly paired with herbs like Xiang Fu and Yan Hu Suo in decoctions. Traditional households may add it to warming soups or herbal teas during colder seasons.

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