Green Bamboo Shavings Zhu Ru 竹茹 Dried Bamboo Stem Strips Natural Herbal Tea Ingredient 500g

Green Bamboo Shavings, known in TCM as Zhu Ru (竹茹), is the dried middle-layer scrapings of bamboo stem, typically from Phyllostachys nigra or related bamboo species. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, it is mildly cold in nature with a sweet flavor and is commonly prepared as a decoction or tea ingredient. This natural, additive-free herb is supplied as thin green shavings for traditional herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Zhu Ru (竹茹) green bamboo shavings from the bamboo stem middle layer
• Naturally air-dried with no additives or artificial processing
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and herbal teas
• Thin green丝 strips with a light, fresh botanical character
• Convenient 500g pre-packaged supply for regular herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically light green to yellowish-green in color, with thin, flexible, thread-like strips and a faint fresh bamboo aroma. When decocted, it typically yields a mild, slightly sweet and refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a light herbal tea with other botanicals
• Added to herbal soup preparations
• Used in seasonal herbal formulas at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Zhu Ru is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving phlegm, and is a common ingredient in classical formulas such as Wendan Tang. It is traditionally prepared by simmering the shavings in water, often paired with herbs like Pinellia, Poria, or Citrus peel. It has also been used in folk practice as a gentle daily tea during warm seasons.

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