Lou Lu Root (Rhaponticum uniflorum) — Dried Qi Zhou Lou Lu Decoction Pieces, 500g

Lou Lu (Rhaponticum uniflorum), also known as Qi Zhou Lou Lu, is the dried root of a traditional herb long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Lòu Lú (漏芦). For centuries it has been prized as a heat-clearing, detoxifying, and milk-promoting herb, traditionally used to cool the Blood, disperse swelling, and support the free flow of qi and blood. Its nature is bitter and cold, giving it a focused, downward-clearing character that makes it a valued herb in classical formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Qi Zhou Lou Lu root
• Rhaponticum uniflorum decoction pieces
• Sulfur-free, new-crop quality
• 500g bulk pack for herbal formulas
• Sourced from Hebei, China

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully cleaned and cut into firm, woody pieces that retain a pale yellowish-brown color and a dense, fibrous texture. The dried root carries a faint earthy aroma with a subtle bitterness. When decocted, it yields a light amber infusion with a distinctly bitter, slightly astringent taste, characteristic of its cooling nature.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Herbal formula blending
• Bulk apothecary supply
• TCM practitioner use
• Herbal study and reference

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Lou Lu is decocted into soups and formulas to clear heat, cool the Blood, and support the body's natural detoxification. It is a classic ingredient in traditional formulas addressing swelling and stagnation, often paired with herbs like honeysuckle, dandelion, and forsythia. In daily wellness practice, it is simmered alone or blended into seasonal decoctions for its cooling, clearing character.

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