Dried Chonglou Slices Paris Polyphylla Rhizome 500g Yunnan Herb

Dried Chonglou slices, known in TCM as Chong Lou (重楼), also called Qi Ye Yi Zhi Hua (七叶一枝花), from Paris polyphylla rhizome. These Yunnan-grown slices are sun-dried and sold as bulk edible agricultural produce. In TCM theory Chong Lou is traditionally regarded as bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature. Traditionally valued in herbal practice, it is commonly kept for decoction preparation under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chong Lou (重楼) dried rhizome slices from Yunnan, China
• Botanical source Paris polyphylla, also known as Qi Ye Yi Zhi Hua (七叶一枝花)
• Sun-dried processing with no added ingredients, sold as edible agricultural produce
• Bulk 500g (1 jin) pack suitable for herbal shops and home decoction use
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving toxicity in TCM practice

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellowish-white to light brown cut surface with a firm, dense texture and slightly powdery fracture. The aroma is typically faint and starchy-herbal, and decocted liquid traditionally carries a distinctly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Used in TCM formulas under practitioner guidance
• Stored as a bulk herb for herbal shop dispensing
• Incorporated into seasonal herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Chong Lou is traditionally associated with clearing heat, resolving toxicity, and reducing swelling, and it has long appeared in folk herbal practice for topical and internal applications. It is traditionally prepared by decoction, often combined with other cooling herbs as directed by a practitioner. Because the rhizome is potent, traditional use emphasizes careful, guided preparation rather than casual daily consumption.

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