Yu Zhu Dried Polygonatum Slices 500g Hunan Fragrant Solomon Seal for Tea and Soup
Price range: $7.87 through $36.12
Description
Yu Zhu (玉竹), the dried rhizome of Polygonatum odoratum, is a classic TCM herb from Hunan. These sliced pieces are traditionally characterized as sweet and slightly cold, entering the lung and stomach channels. In TCM theory they are associated with nourishing yin and moistening dryness. Suitable for teas, soups, and congee as part of a balanced herbal routine.
Key Selling Points
- Selected Hunan-grown Yu Zhu rhizome slices
- Botanical source Polygonatum odoratum
- Traditionally associated with nourishing yin and generating fluids
- Dried and cut for convenient tea or soup use
- Versatile for daily herbal cooking and seasonal tonics
Quality & Sensory
Slices typically show a pale yellow to golden tone with a firm yet slightly pliable texture and a subtle sweet aroma. When simmered or steeped, they typically yield a mild, gently sweet taste.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried herb slices |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 玉竹 |
| Pinyin | Yu Zhu |
| Botanical Name | Polygonatum odoratum |
| Plant Part | Rhizome |
| Origin | Hunan, China |
Usage Scenarios
- Simmered into herbal soups with chicken or pork
- Steeped as a mild daily herbal tea
- Added to congee or dessert soups
- Combined with Sha Shen or Mai Men Dong in decoctions
Traditional Uses
In TCM practice Yu Zhu is traditionally used to nourish yin and moisten dryness, often paired with Sha Shen, Mai Men Dong, or dried lily bulb in autumn and winter soups and teas. It is a common ingredient in family soup packs and gentle seasonal tonics, and is also cooked into congee for a subtly sweet flavor.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is dried Yu Zhu (玉竹), the rhizome of Polygonatum odoratum, cut into slices for herbal use.
Q: What is it traditionally valued for?
A: In TCM theory it is sweet and slightly cold and traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening dryness.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in soups, steeped as tea, or cooked into congee alongside other herbs.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
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