Xian Mao Dried Curculigo Root Segments and Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use

Xian Mao (仙茅), known as Curculigo Rhizome, is the dried rhizome of Curculigo orchioides, supplied as cut segments and slices for decoction and culinary preparation. In TCM theory it is considered warm in nature with a pungent flavor and is traditionally associated with the kidney channel. This wholesale-grade raw herb is sold as an edible agricultural product and is intended for traditional herbal preparation rather than as a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Xian Mao (仙茅) dried rhizome supplied in convenient segments and slices
• Botanical source Curculigo orchioides, a classic TCM kidney-channel herb
• Cut form allows easy measuring, rinsing, and direct decoction
• 500g pack suited to herbal formulas, soups, and long-term pantry storage
• Not suitable for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Quality & Sensory

The cut pieces typically show a yellowish-brown to brownish exterior with a paler, dense cross-section and a firm, hard texture. They carry a mild, slightly aromatic scent, and when decocted the liquid typically develops a warm, pungent, slightly acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Added to slow-cooked meat or bone soups in small amounts
• Combined with other TCM herbs for warming tonifying blends
• Used in culinary herbal preparations under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Xian Mao is traditionally associated with warming the kidney yang and is a classic component of yang-tonifying formulas, often paired with herbs such as Yin Yang Huo and Ba Ji Tian. It is most commonly prepared by decoction or added to medicinal soups. Because of its warm, acrid nature, it has traditionally been used in small amounts and avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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