Yu Zhu Slices (Polygonatum odoratum) — Hunan Dried Food Herb, 70g Jar for Tea & Soup

Yu Zhu Slices (Polygonatum odoratum) are the dried rhizome slices of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Yù Zhú (玉竹), also called Fragrant Solomon's Seal. Sourced from Hunan Province and packed as 70g of straight-cut dried slices, Yu Zhu has been prized for centuries as a gentle, yin-nourishing herb used in soups, teas, congee, and seasonal tonics. Its nature is sweet and slightly cold, making it a mild yet nourishing herb traditionally associated with moistening dryness and supporting fluid balance.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional yin-nourishing food herb (药食同源)
• Straight-cut dried Yu Zhu slices from Hunan
• Polygonatum odoratum, new-crop quality
• 70g jar for tea, soup, and congee
• Clean, dried slices with mild sweet aroma

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried and cut into straight slices to preserve its pale ivory to light yellowish color, firm yet smooth texture, and mild earthy aroma. When simmered in soup or steeped in hot water, the slices soften gradually and release a gentle, subtly sweet flavor with a silky mouthfeel, adding body to broths and teas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Yu Zhu is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment, especially during dry seasons. It is a common ingredient in autumn soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like lily bulb, goji berry, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and wolfberry for a light, mildly sweet infusion that fits easily into daily routines.

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