Dried Sanguisorba Root Slices Di Yu 500g New Crop Sulfur Free Chinese Herbal Tea and Decoction Herb

Dried Sanguisorba Root Slices, known in TCM as Di Yu (地榆), from Sanguisorba officinalis root. These cut root slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with cooling and astringent qualities. In TCM theory Di Yu is bitter, sour, and slightly cold, entering the Liver, Stomach, and Large Intestine channels. Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and external washes when prepared as directed by a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Di Yu (地榆) root slices from Sanguisorba officinalis
• New crop Chidi Yu slices cut from dried root
• Sulfur-free processing with no fumigation
• Traditional TCM herb valued for cooling and astringent properties
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal teas, and external washes

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a grayish-brown to dark reddish-brown exterior with a pale pinkish or yellowish-white cut surface and fine radial texture. They have a mild earthy aroma and a characteristically astringent, slightly bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a mild astringent herbal tea
• Combine with other TCM herbs in formulas
• Prepare as an external wash or compress

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Di Yu is traditionally used in decoctions and external washes, often paired with herbs such as Huai Hua or Huang Qin in classical formulas. It is traditionally associated with cooling the blood and supporting astringent action. Folk use includes adding the sliced root to herbal baths or topical rinses, and it is commonly stocked in autumn and winter herbal preparations.

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