Wu Tong Gen (Firmiana simplex) — Dried Wutong Root, Traditional Herbal Decoction Piece

Wu Tong Gen (Firmiana simplex), also known as Chou Wu Tong Gen (臭梧桐根) and Hou Ting Hua (后庭花), is the dried root of a traditional botanical long used in Chinese herbal practice. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Wu Tong Gen is valued as a wind-dispelling, dampness-transforming herb traditionally used to ease joint discomfort, support smooth movement, and calm the body. Its nature is bitter, acrid, and slightly warm, giving it a moving, dispersing character suited to seasonal and constitutional food therapy.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese herbal root
• Dried decoction piece, 500g pack
• Firmiana simplex botanical identity
• Suitable for decoction and soup
• Clean, carefully dried quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its natural tan-brown color, firm woody texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the root yields a deep, slightly bitter infusion with a subtle woody sweetness, releasing its character slowly over a long simmer.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Herbal foot soak preparation

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Wu Tong Gen is decocted into soups and tonics to support joint comfort and smooth movement, often paired with other wind-dispelling and dampness-transforming herbs. It is also used in external washes and foot soaks, where the root is simmered and the warm liquid applied to ease tired limbs. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with ginger and jujube for a warming, earthy infusion.

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