Dried Yu Zhu Sliced Polygonatum Odoratum 500g for Soup and Herbal Tea

Dried Solomon's Seal Rhizome Slices, known in TCM as Yu Zhu (玉竹), from Polygonatum odoratum. These dried rhizome slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally used in soups, teas, and congee. In TCM theory, Yu Zhu is sweet in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening dryness. A versatile pantry staple for everyday herbal cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Yu Zhu (玉竹) dried rhizome slices from Hunan province
• Botanical source Polygonatum odoratum, a time-honored TCM herb
• Carefully dried and cut into uniform slices for easy cooking and brewing
• Traditionally used to nourish yin and generate fluids in Chinese herbal practice
• 500g value pack suitable for soups, teas, congee, and daily wellness recipes

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale yellow to yellowish-white with a semi-translucent, slightly waxy texture. The dried rhizome carries a mild, sweet herbal aroma, and when simmered or brewed it typically yields a gentle, subtly sweet taste with a soft, tender bite.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal soups with lean pork, chicken, or duck
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea, alone or with goji berries
• Add to congee or rice porridge for a nourishing meal
• Include in autumn and winter tonic soup packs

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Yu Zhu is a common kitchen herb for moistening dryness, especially in autumn and winter. It is frequently paired with Sha Shen, Mai Men Dong, or lily bulb in nourishing soups and decoctions, and added to congee or sweet soups. Families often simmer it with poultry or pork ribs for a gentle, everyday tonic dish.

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