Xian Ling Pi Epimedium Root 500g Dried Yin Yang Huo Raw Herb for Traditional Decoctions

Epimedium Root, known in TCM as Xian Ling Pi (仙灵脾) or Yin Yang Huo (淫羊藿), is the dried root of Epimedium brevicornum. Traditionally valued as a kidney-tonifying herb, it is pungent and sweet in flavor and warm in nature, associated with the liver and kidney channels. This raw botanical is commonly simmered in decoctions or infused in herbal wine. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Epimedium root pieces supplied as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient
• Botanical source Epimedium brevicornum with Chinese name Xian Ling Pi
• Traditionally used in TCM to tonify kidney yang and strengthen sinews and bones
• Warm and pungent herb suited to decoctions and traditional herbal wine
• Bulk 500g pack suitable for herbal shops and home decoction use

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried root pieces show a yellowish-brown to grayish surface with a hard, fibrous texture and a faint herbal aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a light golden-brown tone with a mildly pungent, slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped as a component of traditional herbal wine
• Blended into multi-herb tonic formulas
• Used in seasonal wellness soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Epimedium root is traditionally associated with tonifying kidney yang, dispelling wind-dampness, and strengthening the sinews and bones. It has long been included in classical decoctions and herbal wine formulas, often paired with herbs such as Ba Ji Tian and Du Zhong. Practitioners may recommend it during colder seasons for warming tonic preparations.

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