Suo Mu Dried Sappan Wood Slices 500g Caesalpinia sappan Traditional Herbal Decoction Pieces

Suo Mu (苏木), also called Red Sappan Wood, consists of dried sliced heartwood from Caesalpinia sappan. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with moving blood and resolving stasis, with a sweet, salty flavor and slightly cold nature. These cut slices are convenient for decoction pieces and traditional herbal formulas. Store in a cool, dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Suo Mu (苏木) heartwood slices from Caesalpinia sappan
• Traditionally used in TCM to invigorate blood circulation and dispel stasis
• Cut into convenient slices for decoction and herbal formulas
• Sweet and salty flavor with a slightly cold nature in TCM theory
• 500g pack suitable for herbal shops, kitchens, and wholesale supply

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices show a yellowish-red to reddish-brown heartwood with a fine, dense texture and faint natural woody aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a light red to reddish-brown color with a mild, slightly astringent woody taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal soup packs under practitioner guidance
• Used in traditional external washes or foot soaks
• Incorporated into classical TCM formulas by herbalists

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Suo Mu is traditionally used to promote blood circulation, remove stasis, and reduce swelling, often appearing in formulas for traumatic injury and postpartum blood stasis. It is commonly decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Dang Gui and Hong Hua. Traditionally it has also been used externally as a wash for aches and swelling.

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