Huai Niu Xi Dried Achyranthes Root 500g Natural Sulfur-Free Henan Herb for Decoction and Wine Soaking

Huai Niu Xi (怀牛膝) is the dried root of Achyranthes bidentata, a classic TCM herb traditionally sourced from Jiaozuo in Henan Province. In TCM theory it is bitter, sweet, and slightly cold, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. These whole dried root slices are naturally processed without sulfur fumigation and are commonly used in decoctions, herbal soups, and traditional wine infusions. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huai Niu Xi (怀牛膝) dried root from the renowned Jiaozuo growing region of Henan
• Botanical source Achyranthes bidentata, a well-established TCM root herb
• Naturally processed without sulfur fumigation to preserve the root's character
• Whole dried root form suitable for decoction, soup, and traditional wine soaking
• Generous 500g pack with a 360-day shelf life under room-temperature storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried root appears in long, slender, slightly flattened segments with a pale yellowish-brown surface and fine longitudinal wrinkles. The texture is firm yet somewhat pliable, and the aroma is mild and earthy. When decocted, it typically yields a light, slightly sweet and bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions as part of traditional formulas
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups with other roots and tonics
• Steeped or soaked in grain liquor for traditional herbal wine infusions
• Combined with other TCM herbs in seasonal wellness cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Niu Xi has long been included in decoctions and tonic soups, traditionally paired with herbs such as Du Zhong, Sang Ji Sheng, and Dang Gui in classical formulas. It is also a familiar ingredient in folk herbal wine soaking, where dried root segments are steeped in liquor over time. In Henan's Jiaozuo region, Huai Niu Xi is counted among the celebrated local 'four Huai herbs' and is often used in autumn and winter nourishing dishes.

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