Witch Hazel Root Jin Lv Mei Gen Dried Herb 500g Traditional TCM Decoction Ingredient

Witch Hazel Root, known in TCM as Jin Lv Mei Gen (金缕梅根), is the dried root of Hamamelis mollis, supplied as whole-form root pieces for culinary and herbal preparation. Traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural balance in TCM practice, this root is valued in folk herbal formulas and seasonal decoctions. Store sealed in a cool dry place. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Witch Hazel Root pieces in natural whole form
• Known in TCM as Jin Lv Mei Gen from Hamamelis mollis
• Sourced from Guangxi China as an edible agricultural product
• Traditionally used in folk herbal decoctions and culinary preparations
• 500g pack suitable for home herbal cooking and seasonal use

Quality & Sensory

The dried root pieces typically show a woody brown exterior with a firm dense texture and a mild earthy aroma. When simmered, the decoction typically carries a subtle bitter-woody taste typical of root herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups in folk culinary practice
• Used in seasonal home herbal preparations
• Combined with other roots in traditional formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk herbal practice, Witch Hazel Root has traditionally been prepared by decoction, often simmered alone or combined with other root herbs. It has been traditionally associated with supporting general wellness and easing fatigue in seasonal tonics. Common preparations include long-simmered soups and herbal teas prepared from the dried root pieces.

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