Polygala Root Yuan Zhi 500g Core-Removed Sliced Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Polygala Root, known in TCM as Yuan Zhi (远志), from Polygala tenuifolia, is a dried and core-removed root supplied in sliced form. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and kidney channels and is valued in classical formulas. This unsulfured herb is commonly simmered in decoctions or blended with other botanicals. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Core-removed Polygala root slices known as Yuan Zhi Rou or Yuan Zhi Tong
• Botanical source Polygala tenuifolia, a classic TCM root herb
• Unsulfured processing with sliced preparation for easy decoction
• Traditionally associated with calming the spirit and benefiting the heart in TCM
• Suitable for herbal decoctions, formulas, and daily wellness blends

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices show a yellowish-brown to grayish surface with a light, hollowed center after core removal. The texture is firm and slightly fibrous, with a mild earthy aroma and a characteristically acrid, slightly bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into classical TCM formulas with other roots
• Added to herbal soup packs for slow cooking
• Used in seasonal wellness routines by experienced herbal users

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yuan Zhi is traditionally used to calm the spirit, ease the mind, and support restful sleep, and it is often paired with herbs such as Suan Zao Ren, Fu Ling, or Ren Shen in classical decoctions. It also appears in traditional formulas for phlegm-related patterns. Preparation typically involves simmering the slices in water with other herbs.

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