Dried Polygonatum Odoratum Slices Yu Zhu 500g Natural Sun Dried Soup Herb

Dried Yu Zhu slices (玉竹, Yù Zhú), botanically Polygonatum odoratum, are the sun-dried rhizome pieces of a traditional Chinese herb. In TCM theory, Yu Zhu is considered sweet and slightly cold, entering the Lung and Stomach channels, and is traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening dryness. These center-cut large slices are naturally sun dried without sulfur and are commonly used in soups and decoctions.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Yu Zhu (玉竹), the rhizome of Polygonatum odoratum
• Naturally sun dried with no sulfur treatment
• Selected center-cut large slices for consistent quality
• 500g net weight of dried decoction pieces
• Traditionally used in Chinese soup and decoction recipes

Quality & Sensory

These Yu Zhu slices typically show a pale yellowish-white to light beige color with a slightly translucent, firm texture. The aroma is mild and earthy, and after simmering the pieces yield a subtly sweet, gentle taste that blends well in soups and decoctions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in Chinese herbal soups
• Added to decoctions with other herbs
• Cooked in congee
• Used in daily herbal tea blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Yu Zhu is often simmered in soups or decoctions, sometimes paired with herbs such as Sha Shen or Mai Dong for moistening preparations. It is also added to congee and daily teas, and is traditionally associated with nourishing yin and supporting the Lung and Stomach.

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