Dried Turmeric Tuber Yu Jin 郁金 Curcuma Root Slices Raw Herb for Decoction 500g Bag

Dried Turmeric Tuber, known in TCM as Yu Jin (郁金), from Curcuma species, is the dried tuber root of a ginger-family plant. In TCM theory it is acrid and bitter with a cool nature and is traditionally associated with moving qi and easing constrained liver qi. This whole-form raw herb is sold as an edible agricultural product for decoction, tea, or culinary herbal use, and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole-form raw herb sold as an edible agricultural product in a 500g bag
• Botanical source is Curcuma species tuber root, a classic ginger-family TCM herb
• Known in TCM as Yu Jin 郁金, traditionally associated with moving qi and easing constrained liver qi
• New-crop dried tubers with a 24-month shelf life when stored cool, dry, and pest-free
• Sourced from Guangxi, a well-known region for Chinese medicinal herbs

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried tubers are irregular oval or ovoid pieces with a grayish-brown to yellowish exterior and a yellowish to amber cut surface. They have a faint aromatic ginger-like scent and a mildly acrid, slightly bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following a TCM practitioner's guidance
• Add to herbal soup packs for traditional seasonal cooking
• Brew as a light herbal tea with other compatible botanicals
• Use in culinary herbal preparations at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yu Jin is traditionally used to move qi, ease constrained liver qi, and cool the blood, and it often appears in formulas alongside Chai Hu, Xiang Fu, or Dan Shen. It is commonly simmered in decoctions or added to herbal soups. Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture and insects.

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