Yan Hu Slices (Corydalis yanhusuo) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Soup

Yan Hu Slices (Corydalis yanhusuo) are the dried rhizome slices of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Yuán Hú (元胡), also called Xuán Hú Suǒ (玄胡索). For centuries, Yan Hu has been prized as a qi-moving, blood-quickening, and pain-easing herb, traditionally used to relieve abdominal pain, chest and rib discomfort, menstrual cramps, and traumatic swelling. Its nature is warm, pungent, and slightly bitter, making it a focused yet gentle herb for promoting the smooth flow of qi and blood.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-moving and blood-quickening food herb
• Dried Yan Hu rhizome slices
• Corydalis yanhusuo
• Suitable for tea, soup, and decoction
• Clean, sulfur-free quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its yellowish-brown color, firm texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices release a warm, slightly bitter and pungent flavor with a subtle sweetness, adding depth to herbal infusions and broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Decoction with other herbs
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Yan Hu is decocted into soups, teas, and herbal formulas to support the smooth flow of qi and blood. It is a common ingredient in traditional decoctions, where it pairs with ingredients like angelica, chuanxiong, and white peony. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other herbs for a warm, mildly bitter infusion.

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