Dried Rhubarb Root Da Huang 500g Bulk Gansu Raw Herb Traditional Decoction Ingredient

Dried Rhubarb Root, known in TCM as Da Huang (大黄), from Rheum palmatum, supplied as whole dried root pieces from Gansu. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with bitter-cold properties and channel entry to the stomach and large intestine. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas. Store in a cool dry place; this product is a food-grade botanical and does not replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Da Huang rhubarb root sourced from Gansu province
• Botanical source Rheum palmatum with whole dried root form
• Traditionally valued in TCM decoctions and herbal formulas
• Unsulfured raw botanical supplied in bulk 500g bags
• Suitable for decoction preparation and traditional herbal practice

Quality & Sensory

Typically yellow-brown to dark brown root pieces with a firm, dense texture and a faint earthy aroma. Decocted liquid traditionally shows a deep yellow to brown color with a strongly bitter taste characteristic of rhubarb root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other botanicals in TCM formulas
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations
• Stored as a bulk pantry herb for daily herbal practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Da Huang is traditionally used in decoctions, often combined with herbs such as Mang Xiao or Hou Po in classic formulas. It is traditionally associated with purging and clearing heat in herbal theory. Traditionally prepared by simmering the root pieces, with shorter decoction times traditionally used for certain purposes. Commonly stocked by herbalists for seasonal formula preparation.

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