Wild Kadsura Root Hei Lao Hu 黑老虎 Dried Herb 500g Traditional TCM Decoction Ingredient

Wild Kadsura Root, known in TCM as Hei Lao Hu (黑老虎), from Kadsura coccinea, is the dried root of a woody vine traditionally valued in southern Chinese herbal practice. It is also known by folk names such as Guo Shan Feng and Feng Sha Teng. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with invigorating qi and supporting circulation. Typically simmered in decoctions or herbal soups.

Key Selling Points

• Dried wild Kadsura root supplied as whole or cut decoction pieces
• Botanical source Kadsura coccinea with Chinese name Hei Lao Hu 黑老虎
• Traditionally used in TCM to invigorate qi and activate blood circulation
• Sun-dried processing with a 12-month shelf life when stored frozen
• Commonly simmered in herbal decoctions and tonic soups

Quality & Sensory

Typically reddish-brown to dark brown root segments with a firm, woody texture and fibrous grain. The aroma is typically mild and earthy, and long simmering yields a slightly astringent, woody herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked tonic soups with meat or bones
• Used in folk herbal formulas alongside other roots
• Stored frozen to preserve freshness between uses

Traditional Uses

In southern Chinese folk herbalism, Hei Lao Hu root is traditionally simmered in decoctions and nourishing soups, often paired with other tonic roots. It is traditionally associated with invigorating qi, activating blood, and supporting joint and sinew comfort in TCM theory. Roots of this type are typically cut into segments and slow-cooked to release their flavor.

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