Yu Zhu Dried Polygonatum Slices 500g Natural Hunan Solomon Seal for Tea and Soup

Dried Yu Zhu (玉竹) slices, known in English as Solomon Seal rhizome, from Polygonatum odoratum. These pale yellow cut pieces are a classic TCM herb traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening dryness, with a sweet flavor and slightly cold nature entering the lung and stomach channels. Sold as a natural edible agricultural product, they are commonly simmered in soups, brewed as tea, or added to congee. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Hunan-grown natural Yu Zhu cut into ready-to-use dried slices
• Botanical source Polygonatum odoratum rhizome a staple TCM yin-nourishing herb
• Unsulfured original-color processing with no bleaching
• Versatile form suitable for herbal tea soup decoction and congee
• 500g value pack sealed for freshness with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale yellow to light amber with a plump semi-translucent appearance and firm yet slightly flexible texture. The aroma is mildly sweet and herbaceous, and simmered slices yield a gentle sweet taste with a soft chewy bite.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer with lean pork chicken or duck for a moistening herbal soup
• Brew slices in hot water as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to rice congee or dessert soups for gentle sweetness
• Combine with Mai Dong and Bei Sha Shen in traditional decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Yu Zhu is traditionally used to nourish yin and generate fluids, often paired with Mai Dong (麦冬) and Bei Sha Shen (北沙参) for dryness in autumn and winter. It is a familiar ingredient in Cantonese slow-cooked soups, four-herb style broths, and cooling summer teas, and is also added to congee for a naturally sweet flavor.

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