Chai Hu Bupleurum Root 100g Bottle Dried North Chaihu TCM Herb for Decoction and Tea

Chai Hu (柴胡), also called Bei Chai Hu, is the dried root of Bupleurum chinense, a classic herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TCM theory it is considered bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with soothing the liver and resolving constraint. These dried root slices are sun-dried and bottled in a 100g jar for decoction, tea, or herbal formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic North Chai Hu dried root slices in a convenient 100g bottle
• Botanical source is Bupleurum chinense, a foundational TCM herb
• Traditionally used in TCM to soothe liver qi and harmonize the body
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural aroma and character of the root
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and classical formula preparation

Quality & Sensory

The dried root slices typically appear light brown to grayish-brown with a firm, fibrous texture and a faint herbal aroma. When decocted, Chai Hu typically yields a light amber infusion with a mildly bitter, slightly aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a light herbal tea, often paired with other herbs
• Add to classical TCM formulas prepared at home
• Use in seasonal wellness soups under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chai Hu is traditionally associated with soothing liver qi stagnation, harmonizing the shaoyang, and lifting yang qi. It is a key herb in classical formulas such as Xiao Chai Hu Tang and is commonly paired with Huang Qin, Bai Shao, or Dang Gui. Traditionally prepared by decoction, it is also used in daily herbal teas during seasonal transitions.

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