Dried Polygala Root Yuan Zhi 500g Core-Removed Slices for Tea and Decoction

Dried Polygala Root, known in TCM as Yuan Zhi (远志), from Polygala tenuifolia. These core-removed root slices are naturally sun-dried and offered as a raw edible-grade botanical. In TCM theory, Yuan Zhi is considered bitter and acrid with a warm nature, traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and kidney channels. It is commonly prepared as an infusion or decoction. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially for special populations.

Key Selling Points

• Core-removed Yuan Zhi slices with over 95% core removal for a cleaner, less fibrous root
• Botanical source Polygala tenuifolia, a classic root in the Chinese herbal repertoire
• Naturally sun-dried with no further processing beyond drying
• Traditionally valued in TCM for calming the spirit and supporting clear thinking
• 500g bulk pack suited to home decoction, herbal tea blends, and wine infusions

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices are light brown to yellowish-brown with a slightly wrinkled surface and a firm, fibrous texture. The aroma is mildly herbal and characteristic of the root, and a prepared infusion typically carries a bitter, slightly acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in water as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a single-herb infusion or add to herbal tea blends
• Combine with other roots in soup or congee recipes under practitioner guidance
• Use as a raw ingredient for traditional herbal wine infusions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yuan Zhi is traditionally used to calm the spirit, ease restlessness, and support clear thinking, and it is a familiar ingredient in classical formulas for heart and kidney balance. It is most often simmered in decoctions and may be paired with herbs such as Suan Zao Ren or Fu Ling in traditional preparations. Some households also add it to herbal wine or seasonal tonics following practitioner advice.

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