Chonglou Sliced Rhizoma Paris Polyphylla Dried Herb for Decoction 500g

Chonglou (重楼), also called Qi Ye Yi Zhi Hua (七叶一枝花) or Cao He Che (草河车), is the dried rhizome of Paris polyphylla. In TCM theory it is bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving toxicity. These dried slices are supplied as a raw culinary herb for decoction and external preparations, and are not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Chonglou (重楼) rhizome slices from Paris polyphylla
• Also known as Qi Ye Yi Zhi Hua (七叶一枝花) and Cao He Che (草河车)
• Bitter and slightly cold herb traditionally used in TCM decoctions
• Cut into convenient slices for measured decoction or external use
• 500g pack suitable for bulk herbal supply and daily herbal practice

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a grayish-white to yellowish cut surface with a firm, dense texture and faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically light to pale yellow with a strongly bitter taste characteristic of this rhizome.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other herbs in folk formulas
• Prepared for external washes or compresses in traditional practice
• Stored as a staple raw herb in herbal apothecaries

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chonglou is traditionally associated with clearing heat, resolving toxicity, and calming internal wind, and it appears in classical formulas for sore throat, snake bites, and swellings. Traditionally it is decocted alone or with other cooling herbs, and the sliced rhizome has also been applied externally in folk practice. It is a cold-natured herb, so traditional guidance favors short-term use under professional direction.

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