Picrorhiza Rhizome Hu Huang Lian Dried TCM Herb for Decoction 500g

Dried Picrorhiza Rhizome, known in TCM as Hu Huang Lian (胡黄连), from Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora. This root-rhizome herb is supplied in its natural whole form as a raw botanical for decoction or external herbal preparation. In TCM theory it is considered bitter and cold in nature and is traditionally associated with clearing deficiency heat and damp-heat patterns. Store in a cool dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Hu Huang Lian (胡黄连) dried rhizome sourced from Tibet
• Botanical source Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora supplied in natural whole form
• A classic bitter cold TCM herb traditionally used in decoctions
• Raw agricultural product with no deep processing, 24-month shelf life
• Wholesale-friendly 500g pack suitable for herbal shops and practitioners

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried rhizome appears dark brown to yellowish brown with a hard, dense texture and fine longitudinal wrinkles. It has a characteristic bitter aroma, and the cut surface typically shows a pale brown center. The decoction tastes distinctly bitter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Ground for external herbal preparations
• Stocked as a wholesale raw botanical for herbal shops

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Hu Huang Lian is traditionally associated with clearing deficiency heat, resolving damp-heat, and supporting digestive comfort in children's herbal formulas. It is commonly decocted with other cooling herbs and appears in classical preparations for steaming bone and lingering low-grade heat patterns. Traditionally it is also paired with herbs such as Chai Hu or Yin Chai Hu in formulas addressing malnutrition-related heat.

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