Yu Zhu Dried Polygonatum Slices 500g Hunan Fragrant Solomon Seal for Soup and Tea
Price range: $7.78 through $19.41
Description
Dried Polygonatum Slices, known in TCM as Yu Zhu (玉竹), from Polygonatum odoratum, the rhizome of a fragrant Solomon seal plant. These pale yellow slices are traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening dryness in TCM theory, with a sweet and slightly cold nature entering the lung and stomach channels. A versatile edible botanical for soups, teas, and congee.
Key Selling Points
- Hunan-sourced Yu Zhu rhizome slices dried for culinary and herbal use
- Botanical source Polygonatum odoratum with Chinese name 玉竹 and pinyin Yu Zhu
- Traditionally associated with nourishing yin and generating fluids in TCM practice
- Clean dried slices suitable for simmering in soups or steeping as tea
- Sold as edible agricultural product with 12-month shelf life under cool dry storage
Quality & Sensory
Slices typically show a pale yellow to golden tone with a firm yet slightly pliable texture and a faint sweet aroma. When simmered or steeped, they typically yield a mild, gently sweet and soothing taste.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried edible botanical slices |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 玉竹 |
| Pinyin | Yu Zhu |
| Botanical Name | Polygonatum odoratum |
| Plant Part | Rhizome |
| Processing | Dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Simmer in soups with lean pork, chicken, or other herbs
- Steep slices in hot water as a mild daily herbal tea
- Add to congee or dessert soups for gentle sweetness
- Combine with Sha Shen and Mai Dong in traditional decoctions
Traditional Uses
In TCM tradition, Yu Zhu is valued for moistening the lung and stomach and is commonly paired with Bei Sha Shen and Mai Dong in classic decoctions such as Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang. It is a familiar ingredient in autumn and winter soups and congee, where its mild sweetness is traditionally associated with supporting hydration and comfort during dry seasons.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is dried Yu Zhu (玉竹), the rhizome of Polygonatum odoratum, cut into slices and sold as an edible agricultural product.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening dryness, and it is a common ingredient in soups and decoctions.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: Simmer the slices in soups or congee, or steep them in hot water as a mild herbal tea.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
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