Dried Ezhu Curcuma Slices 500g Wholesale Bulk Curcuma phaeocaulis Rhizome Traditional Chinese Herb

Dried Ezhu slices, known in TCM as E Zhu (莪术), from the rhizome of Curcuma phaeocaulis. These cut pieces are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with moving qi and breaking blood stasis in TCM theory. Traditionally considered acrid, bitter, and warm, they enter the liver and spleen channels. Supplied as a food-grade dried botanical for decoction and traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic E Zhu (莪术) dried rhizome slices from Curcuma phaeocaulis
• Large-cut slices suitable for decoction pieces and herbal formulas
• Traditionally used in TCM to move qi and invigorate blood
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging with a 12-month shelf life
• 500g bulk bag ideal for herbal shops, clinics, and home decoction

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a grayish-brown to yellowish-brown exterior with a dense, firm cut surface, often greenish-brown to dark yellow inside. They carry a characteristic pungent, camphor-like aroma and a slightly acrid, bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combine with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Use in folk-style medicinal soups under practitioner guidance
• Stock for herbal shops and wellness apothecaries

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, E Zhu is traditionally used to break blood stasis and move qi, and it frequently appears in classical formulas alongside San Leng (三棱) for abdominal masses and food stagnation patterns. It is traditionally prepared by decoction, often with vinegar processing for enhanced blood-moving action. Use should follow professional TCM guidance.

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