Dried Sanguisorba Root Di Yu 500g Cut Sichuan Herb for Decoction and External Wash

Dried Sanguisorba Root, known in TCM as Di Yu (地榆), from Sanguisorba officinalis, offered as cleaned machine-cut root pieces. In TCM theory this bitter and slightly cold herb is traditionally associated with the liver, stomach, and large intestine channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and external herbal washes, it is a staple raw botanical for classical formulas. Store in a cool dry place and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient Sanguisorba root with no added impurities
• Known in TCM as Di Yu (地榆) with a long history in classical formulas
• Sourced from Sichuan and supplied as a food-grade agricultural product
• Machine-cut pieces for convenient weighing and decoction
• Suitable for decoction preparation or traditional external herbal washes

Quality & Sensory

Typically the cut pieces are irregular and firm, ranging from grayish brown to dark brown on the surface with a yellowish brown cut face. The aroma is mildly herbal and slightly astringent, and a prepared decoction typically tastes bitter with a faint tannic dryness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction under practitioner guidance
• Prepare as a strained external wash for traditional topical care
• Combine with other raw herbs in classical formula practice
• Stock for herbal shops and TCM dispensaries

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Di Yu is traditionally classified as bitter, sour, and slightly cold, and is traditionally associated with cooling the blood and supporting healthy skin when applied externally. Folk and clinical tradition commonly pairs it with herbs such as Huai Hua or Huang Qin in decoctions, and it has long been used in washes and compresses. Seasonal use is most common in warmer months.

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