Yu Zhu Dried Polygonatum Root Slices 500g Natural Sun-Dried Yu Zhu for Tea Wine and Soup

Yu Zhu (玉竹), also called Yu Zhu, is the dried rhizome of Polygonatum odoratum, traditionally known in TCM as a sweet and slightly cold herb entering the Lung and Stomach channels. These natural sun-dried slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally used to nourish yin and generate fluids. Suitable for herbal tea, wine infusion, soups, and daily wellness cooking. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Single-herb Yu Zhu (玉竹) dried rhizome slices from Sichuan
• Botanical source Polygonatum odoratum with natural sun-drying process
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish yin and moisten dryness
• Versatile form for herbal tea, wine infusion, soups, and congee
• 500g bulk pack with 12-month shelf life under cool dry storage

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically appear pale yellowish-white to light amber with a slightly translucent, pliable to firm texture. The aroma is mildly sweet and herbal, and brewed or simmered Yu Zhu typically yields a gentle, subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to soups and stews with pork, chicken, or other herbs
• Infuse in liquor for traditional herbal wine
• Simmer into congee or dessert soups for seasonal nourishment

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yu Zhu is traditionally associated with nourishing yin, moistening the lungs, and generating fluids, and it is often included in autumn and dry-season formulas. It is commonly paired with Mai Dong, Sha Shen, or Dang Gui in decoctions and soups, and is a familiar ingredient in everyday herbal teas and congee.

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