Dried Kadsura Root Hei Lao Hu 黑老虎根 Wholesale Raw Herb Kadsura coccinea Root Pieces

Dried Kadsura Root, known in TCM as Hei Lao Hu (黑老虎根), from Kadsura coccinea, the woody vine root also called Guo Shan Feng and Zuan Di Feng. Sold as a raw agricultural product in cut root pieces, it is traditionally valued in southern Chinese folk herbalism and commonly simmered in decoctions or herbal soups. Store refrigerated and use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried root pieces of Kadsura coccinea, a woody southern Chinese medicinal vine
• Known in TCM as Hei Lao Hu 黑老虎根 with folk names Guo Shan Feng and Zuan Di Feng
• Traditionally used in folk herbalism, often simmered in decoctions and herbal soups
• Cut root form that is convenient for rinsing, weighing, and slow simmering
• Sold as a raw agricultural product with a 12-month shelf life when refrigerated

Quality & Sensory

The cut root pieces typically show a reddish-brown to dark brown exterior with a firm, woody texture and visible fibrous grain. They carry a mild earthy aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically takes on a light brown hue with a slightly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups with meat or bones
• Used in folk-style herbal wine infusions
• Prepared as part of seasonal tonic recipes under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In southern Chinese folk herbalism, Hei Lao Hu root has long been associated with supporting the sinews and joints and is traditionally simmered in long-boiled decoctions or pork and chicken soups. It is often paired with other vine and root herbs such as Ji Xue Teng or Du Zhong in regional recipes, and is a familiar ingredient in seasonal tonic cooking in Guangdong and Guangxi.

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