Wu Yao Slices (Lindera aggregata) — Dried TCM Herb, Tai Wu, 500g Bulk

Wu Yao (Lindera aggregata), also known as Tai Wu (台乌), is the dried root of a traditional herb highly regarded in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its warming, qi-moving character. For centuries, Wu Yao has been prized as a herb that promotes the smooth flow of qi, warms the Kidneys, and disperses cold, traditionally used to ease abdominal distension, menstrual discomfort, and cold-related urinary symptoms. Its nature is pungent and warm, making it a gently stimulating herb for harmonizing the Lower Burner and restoring comfortable internal movement.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-moving and cold-dispelling herb
• Dried Wu Yao root slices from Zhejiang
• Known in TCM as Tai Wu (台乌)
• 500g bulk pack for decoctions and formulas
• Clean, new-crop quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its light tan to greyish-brown color, firm woody texture, and distinctive aromatic, slightly camphor-like fragrance. When decocted, Wu Yao yields a warm, pungent, mildly bitter infusion with a lingering aromatic note, adding depth to traditional herbal formulas without overpowering companion herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Herbal formulas for digestive comfort
• Seasonal warming soups and broths
• Herbal tea blends for cold-weather support
• TCM formula ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Wu Yao is decocted into soups, warming broths, and traditional formulas to support the smooth movement of qi and dispel cold from the Lower Burner. It is a common ingredient in classical TCM preparations where it pairs with herbs like Xiang Fu, Mu Xiang, and Xiao Hui Xiang. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with warming herbs for a pungent, aromatic infusion during cold seasons.

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