Zhu Ru Bamboo Shavings Dried Herb 500g Zhejiang Origin Traditional TCM Decoction Material

Bamboo Shavings, known in TCM as Zhu Ru (竹茹), is the dried middle-layer shavings from bamboo stems, typically from Bambusa tuldoides or related bamboo species. This 500g pack contains loose, thread-like shavings traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Zhu Ru is considered slightly cold in nature with a sweet flavor, traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving phlegm. Sold as a food-grade raw botanical for decoction and herbal preparation use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Zhu Ru (竹茹) bamboo shavings sourced from Zhejiang province
• Traditional TCM raw herb supplied as loose dried shavings
• 500g resealable bag with bulk-friendly multi-pack consolidation
• In TCM theory traditionally associated with clearing heat and calming the stomach
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal formulas, and traditional preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically light yellow-green to pale golden in color, with soft, curly, thread-like shavings and a faint fresh bamboo aroma. When decocted, it typically yields a mild, slightly sweet and clean-tasting infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea with other botanicals
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zhu Ru is traditionally used in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Chen Pi (tangerine peel) and Ban Xia in classic formulas. It is traditionally associated with clearing heat, resolving phlegm, and easing stomach discomfort. Commonly prepared by simmering in water alone or within larger herbal combinations, it has long been a staple ingredient in Chinese herbal pharmacies and household decoction practice.

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