Yin Yang Huo (Epimedium) — Sichuan Dried Herb for Cooking & Tea, 500g Bulk
$6.52 – $11.56Price range: $6.52 through $11.56
Description
Yin Yang Huo (Epimedium spp.) is the dried aerial herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Yín Yáng Huò (淫羊藿), also called Horny Goat Weed. For centuries it has been prized as a warming, yang-tonifying herb traditionally used to support vitality, strengthen the bones and tendons, and dispel wind-damp. Its nature is warm and its flavor is pungent and sweet, making it a classic herb for warming the Kidney yang and supporting healthy circulation.




Key Selling Points
- Authentic Epimedium from Sichuan origin
- Traditional yang-warming food herb
- Sun-dried whole herb, new crop
- Suitable for cooking and decoction
- 500g bulk value pack




Quality & Sensory
Each batch is sun-dried to preserve its natural green-brown color, thin leathery leaf texture, and mild herbal aroma. When decocted or simmered, it releases a warm, slightly bitter and subtly sweet infusion with an earthy herbal character that blends well with other tonic ingredients.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Yin Yang Huo |
| Botanical Name | Epimedium spp. |
| Origin | Sichuan, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Sun-dried |




Usage Scenarios
- Herbal decoction and tonic soups
- Medicinal cooking and stews
- Herbal tea blends
- Traditional wellness formulas
- Bulk herbal ingredient for daily use




Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Yin Yang Huo is decocted into soups, tonic broths, and longevity formulas to support warmth and vitality. It is often paired with herbs like goji berry, eucommia bark, and angelica root in traditional kidney-supporting preparations. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other warming herbs for a gentle, earthy infusion.




FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Yin Yang Huo?
A: Yin Yang Huo is the common Chinese name for dried Epimedium herb, also known as Horny Goat Weed. It is a traditional food herb used in cooking and decoction.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Yin Yang Huo?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Yin Yang Huo is associated with warming the Kidney yang, strengthening bones and tendons, and dispelling wind-damp. It is often used in tonic soups and herbal formulas.
Q: How do I use dried Yin Yang Huo?
A: Rinse the herb and simmer it with soup ingredients or brew it in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.


Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Sichuan epimedium 0 5kg piece, Select sichuan epimedium 0 5kg piece, Bulk sichuan epimedium horny goat weed 250g, Gansu whole branch epimedium 250g |
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