Cang Zhu Dried Atractylodes Rhizome Slices Wholesale Chinese Herb 500g 1000g

Cang Zhu (苍术), the dried rhizome of Atractylodes lancea, is a classic bitter-aromatic herb in TCM. Traditionally considered warm and acrid, it is associated with the spleen and stomach channels. These cut slices are supplied as a food-grade raw botanical for decoction, soup, or external use. Consult a qualified practitioner before internal use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Cang Zhu (苍术) dried rhizome slices from Atractylodes lancea
• Traditional bitter-aromatic TCM herb valued for drying dampness and strengthening the spleen
• Cut slices convenient for decoction pieces, soups, and herbal formulas
• Available in 500g and 1000g bagged options for home or wholesale use
• Sourced from Hebei, China with a 2-year shelf life under normal storage

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a grayish-brown to yellowish-white cut surface dotted with orange-red oil spots known as zhu sha dian. The texture is firm and fibrous, with a strong characteristic aroma and a pungent, bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following a practitioner's guidance
• Add to soup or congee recipes in traditional dampness-drying dishes
• Use in moxibustion-adjacent or external foot soak blends
• Incorporate into seasonal herbal formulas for humid summer months

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Cang Zhu is traditionally used to dry dampness, strengthen the spleen, dispel wind-dampness, and improve clear vision. It appears in classic formulas such as Ping Wei San and is often paired with Hou Po, Chen Pi, or Gan Cao. Folk practice also uses it for air purification and seasonal damp-weather support.

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