Wu Yao Dried Root Slices 500g Taiwanese Lindera Root Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Wu Yao (乌药) root slices, also known as Taiwanese Lindera Root, from Lindera aggregata. This raw herb is sold as 500g of sliced decoction pieces. In TCM theory, Wu Yao is warm in nature, pungent in flavor, and traditionally associated with the Lung, Spleen, Kidney, and Bladder channels. It is traditionally used in decoctions to support the free movement of qi and to warm the middle and lower jiao. Store in a cool, dry place and use as part of a balanced herbal formula.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Wu Yao (乌药), the dried root of Lindera aggregata
• Sold as 500g of raw sliced decoction pieces
• Warm, pungent herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine theory
• Traditionally used to support qi movement and warm the lower jiao
• Suitable for making herbal decoctions and soups

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically light brown to greyish-brown with a slightly fibrous texture. They have a mild, aromatic, somewhat spicy herbal aroma. After decocting, the liquid is typically light amber with a gently pungent, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction with other TCM herbs
• Added to traditional soup recipes
• Used in congee for a warming herbal note
• Included in seasonal warming food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Wu Yao is traditionally used in decoctions to regulate qi, warm the middle and lower jiao, and address patterns of cold and qi stagnation. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Xiang Fu, Mu Xiang, and Gao Liang Jiang in classic formulas. Folk preparations often simmer the slices in water or soup for daily warming support.

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