Dried Du Huo Angelica Pubescens Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup

Dried Du Huo (独活), known in TCM as Angelica pubescens root, consists of sliced and whole dried root pieces traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered acrid and bitter with warm properties, traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness. Commonly decocted in herbal formulas, it is a food-grade agricultural product for traditional wellness use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Du Huo (独活) dried root slices sourced from China
• Botanical source Angelica pubescens, a classic TCM herb
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural root character
• Traditionally used in wind-dampness formulas and decoctions
• Available as loose slices or ground powder on request

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a grayish-brown to dark brown exterior with a lighter, aromatic cross-section. The root pieces have a firm, slightly oily texture and a distinctive pungent, warm aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a bitter, acrid taste typical of this herb.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Ground into powder for external herbal applications
• Used in seasonal wellness recipes under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Du Huo is traditionally associated with dispelling wind and dampness and is a familiar ingredient in classical formulas such as Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang. It is commonly decocted with other herbs, simmered into nourishing soups, or paired with mulberry mistletoe and loranthus in seasonal practice. Preparation typically involves simmering the dried slices in water.

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