Xian Mao Slices (Curculigo orchioides) — Sulfur-Free Dried Herb, 500g Bulk

Xian Mao Slices (Curculigo orchioides) are the dried rhizome slices of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Xiān Máo (仙茅), also called Earth棕 or Curculigo Rhizome. For centuries, Xian Mao has been prized as a warming, yang-tonifying herb used to support the Kidney, strengthen the waist and knees, and dispel cold-dampness. Its nature is pungent, hot, and slightly toxic in raw form, making it a potent yet carefully used herb in traditional formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Sulfur-free, new-crop Xian Mao slices
• Traditional yang-warming food herb
• Curculigo orchioides rhizome
• 500g bulk food-grade pack
• Origin: Guangxi, China

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its dark brownish-grey color, firm texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices release a warm, slightly bitter and pungent flavor with a deep, grounding character, adding strength to traditional herbal broths and formulas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Herbal wine infusions
• Seasonal warming tonics
• Bulk herbal formula ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Xian Mao is decocted into soups, medicinal wines, and warming tonics to support the Kidney and dispel cold-dampness. It is a common ingredient in traditional yang-tonifying formulas, where it pairs with herbs like Yin Yang Huo, Ba Ji Tian, and Gou Qi Zi. As a daily decoction, it is simmered alone or blended with other warming herbs for a deep, earthy infusion.

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