Dried Chou Mu Dan Root 500g Clerodendrum Bungei Traditional Herbal Decoction Ingredient

Dried Chou Mu Dan Root, known in TCM as Chou Mu Dan (臭牡丹), from Clerodendrum bungei, supplied as sun-dried root segments. This raw botanical is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and is typically characterized as pungent and bitter in flavor. Commonly used in decoctions and folk formulas, it is a food-grade agricultural product and should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried root of Chou Mu Dan (臭牡丹), also called Ai Tong Zi or Chou Feng Gen
• Botanical source Clerodendrum bungei, a traditional Chinese herbal root
• Sun-dried whole root segments suitable for decoction and soup preparation
• Sourced from Guangxi and processed by natural drying
• Sold as a 500g pack of edible agricultural produce

Quality & Sensory

The dried root segments typically appear brownish with a rough, woody texture and fibrous cut surfaces. They carry a characteristic faintly pungent aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically tastes bitter and astringent with earthy herbal notes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups with meat or bones
• Used in folk-style herbal broths and tonics
• Incorporated into seasonal wellness cooking under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk herbalism, Chou Mu Dan root has long been decocted on its own or combined with other roots for daily herbal soups. It is traditionally associated with dispelling wind and dampness, and is often prepared in slow-simmered broths during damp or changeable seasons. Preparation typically involves rinsing the root segments and simmering them until the liquid is infused.

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