Dried Gu Sui Bu Rhizome Drynaria Fortunei Bulk 500g Traditional TCM Herb

Dried Gu Sui Bu (骨碎补), also called Mao Jiang or Shen Jiang, is the dried rhizome of Drynaria fortunei, a fern used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TCM theory it is bitter in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. These sun-dried rhizome slices are supplied as a bulk edible agricultural product for decoction and herbal preparation. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, as this product is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Gu Sui Bu (骨碎补) dried rhizome, a classic TCM fern botanical
• Botanical source Drynaria fortunei, traditionally known as Mao Jiang or Shen Jiang
• Sun-dried whole rhizome pieces supplied loose in a 500g bulk pack
• Traditionally associated with kidney and liver channels in TCM practice
• Sourced from Bozhou, Anhui, a major Chinese herbal trading region

Quality & Sensory

The dried rhizome pieces typically show a flat, elongated form with a brownish outer surface covered in fine golden hairs and a lighter cut face. Texture is hard and fibrous, with a faint earthy aroma and a typically mild, slightly astringent taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups with other botanicals
• Used in folk-style herbal wine macerations
• Prepared as part of seasonal tonic formulas under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gu Sui Bu is traditionally used to support kidney yang and strengthen bones and sinews, and it appears in classical formulas for the lower back and knees. It is commonly decocted alone or paired with herbs such as Du Zhong and Xu Duan, and is also traditionally steeped in liquor for external liniments. Use should follow guidance from a qualified practitioner.

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