Qian Hu Dried Peucedanum Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction

Qian Hu (前胡), the dried root of Peucedanum praeruptorum, is a classic Chinese herbal ingredient sold as dried root slices. In TCM theory it is bitter and acrid in flavor with a slightly cold nature and is traditionally associated with the lung channel. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it is valued in seasonal herbal practice. Store refrigerated and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Xin Qian Hu dried root slices from Peucedanum praeruptorum
• Known in TCM as Qian Hu (前胡) with established traditional herbal value
• Carefully dried processing suitable for decoction and herbal formulas
• 500g bulk bag suited to herbal shops and home decoction use
• Traditionally associated with the lung channel in TCM theory

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale grayish-brown to yellowish-white cut surface with a firm, slightly starchy texture and a faint aromatic odor. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a mild, slightly bitter and acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal formulas prepared with other roots
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparation
• Supplied to herbal shops for custom blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Qian Hu is traditionally used in decoctions, often combined with herbs such as Sang Ye or Xing Ren in classic seasonal formulas. It is traditionally associated with dispersing and descending actions in the lung channel. Herbalists have long prepared it by simmering the dried slices in water, and it remains a common ingredient in autumn and winter herbal preparations.

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