Zhu Ru Balls (Bambusa tuldoides) — Sulfur-Free Dried Bamboo Shaving Herb, 500g

Zhu Ru Balls (Bambusa tuldoides) are hand-rolled, dried shavings of bamboo stem inner layer, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Zhú Rú (竹茹). Prized for centuries as a gentle, phlegm-transforming and stomach-calming herb, Zhu Ru has traditionally been used to ease restlessness, support clear breathing, and soothe the digestive center. Its nature is sweet and slightly cold, making it a mild yet clarifying herb for clearing heat and harmonizing the Stomach and Gallbladder.

Key Selling Points

• Sulfur-free, quality-assured Zhu Ru balls
• Traditional phlegm-transforming and stomach-calming herb
• Hand-rolled dried bamboo shaving form
• Suitable for decoction, tea, and herbal formulas
• Fresh-crop stock, 500g per pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully rolled and shade-dried to preserve its pale yellow-green color, light fibrous texture, and faint grassy-bamboo aroma. When decocted, the balls loosen into soft strands and yield a mild, subtly sweet infusion with a clean, slightly bitter finish that blends well with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction and tea blends
• Traditional soup and congee recipes
• Seasonal heat-clearing formulas
• Daily wellness tea with other herbs
• Custom herbal powder preparation

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Zhu Ru is decocted into teas, soups, and gentle formulas to support clear breathing and calm the digestive center. It is a common ingredient in traditional blends paired with tangerine peel, poria, and licorice for seasonal nourishment. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or combined with mint and chrysanthemum for a light, refreshing infusion.

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