Chong Lou Slices (Paris polyphylla) — Yunnan Dried Qi Ye Yi Zhi Hua Herb, Sulfur-Free

Chong Lou Slices (Paris polyphylla) are the dried rhizome slices of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chóng Lóu (重楼), also called Qī Yè Yī Zhī Huā (七叶一枝花). For centuries, Chong Lou has been prized as a heat-clearing, toxin-resolving, and swelling-reducing herb, traditionally used to address boils, sores, snake bites, and inflammatory conditions. Its nature is bitter and slightly cold, with a mild toxicity in raw form, making it a potent yet carefully used herb for clearing heat and settling internal disturbances.

Key Selling Points

• Sulfur-free, naturally dried Chong Lou slices
• Sourced from Yunnan, a classic Chong Lou origin
• Traditional heat-clearing and toxin-resolving herb
• Also known as Qi Ye Yi Zhi Hua (Paris polyphylla)
• 500g bulk pack for decoction and external use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, firm texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices yield a bitter, slightly astringent infusion with a deep herbal character. The slices are uniform in thickness, showing the dense, starchy interior typical of well-processed Chong Lou rhizome.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional decoction for heat-clearing formulas
• External compress or poultice preparation
• Herbal blend ingredient in TCM formulas
• Bulk storage for herbal practitioners
• Traditional folk remedy preparation

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chong Lou is decocted into formulas to clear heat, resolve toxins, and reduce swelling. It is traditionally used both internally and externally—applied as a poultice for boils, sores, and snake bites, or taken in decoction for inflammatory conditions. In TCM, it enters the Liver channel, where it works to settle internal wind and calm spasms. It is often paired with herbs like Jin Yin Hua and Lian Qiao for heat-clearing formulas, or with Bai Ji for wound-healing preparations.

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