Dried Rhubarb Root Slices Da Huang 500g Raw Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Rhubarb Root Slices, known in TCM as Da Huang (大黄), from Rheum palmatum. These cut root slices are a classic raw Chinese herb traditionally valued for their bitter and cold nature in TCM theory, where they are associated with the large intestine and stomach channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, they are intended for traditional herbal preparation and should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Da Huang (大黄) rhubarb root slices from Gansu, China
• Botanical source Rheum palmatum, a traditional Chinese medicinal rhubarb
• Dried and cut for convenient decoction and formula preparation
• Traditionally associated with purging heat and promoting bowel movement in TCM theory
• 500g bulk bag suitable for herbal shops, practitioners, and home decoction use

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a yellow-brown to dark brown surface with a dense, firm texture and visible radial grain. They carry a characteristic bitter aroma, and a prepared decoction typically tastes strongly bitter with a lingering astringent note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepare as a traditional herbal decoction following practitioner guidance
• Incorporate into classical Chinese herbal formulas
• Use in short-course traditional cleansing teas prepared by decoction
• Stock for herbal dispensaries and TCM pharmacies

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Da Huang is a bitter and cold herb traditionally associated with purging heat and accumulation and promoting bowel movement. It has long been included in classical purgative formulas, often paired with herbs such as Mang Xiao or Hou Po. Traditionally, the raw slices are decocted briefly and added near the end of cooking, and the herb has also been used externally in folk practice for topical applications.

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