Zhu Ru Bamboo Shavings 500g Hand Woven Balls Dried Herb for Tea and Wine Infusion

Bamboo Shavings, known in TCM as Zhu Ru (竹茹), is the dried middle-layer shavings of bamboo stems, typically from Bambusa tuldoides or related bamboo species. These hand-woven shavings balls are naturally sun-dried and traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for their cooling nature and sweet flavor. In TCM theory, Zhu Ru is associated with clearing heat and transforming phlegm. Suitable for herbal tea, wine infusion, or decoction use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Zhu Ru bamboo shavings hand-woven into convenient balls
• Botanical source is bamboo stem shavings traditionally used in TCM
• Naturally sun-dried with no additional processing
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat and transforming phlegm in TCM theory
• Versatile form for herbal tea, wine infusion, or decoction

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light greenish shavings with a soft, fibrous, loosely woven texture. The aroma is mild and faintly grassy. When steeped or decocted, the liquor is typically light with a subtle, slightly sweet and clean taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a mild herbal tea
• Add to wine for traditional herbal infusion
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Use in seasonal herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zhu Ru is traditionally used in decoctions for patterns associated with phlegm-heat, and it is often paired with herbs such as Chen Pi and Ban Xia in classic formulas. It is also traditionally prepared as a simple infusion or added to herbal wine. In folk custom, bamboo shavings are sometimes used in daily teas during warm seasons.

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