Mao Dong Qing Dried Root Slices Ilex Pubescens Herbal Decoction Pieces 500g

Mao Dong Qing (毛冬青) root slices, cut from the root of Ilex pubescens, a traditional Chinese herbal material. In TCM theory it is considered bitter in flavor and cool in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting healthy circulation. These dried slices are suitable for decoction or culinary preparation. This product is a food-grade botanical and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Mao Dong Qing root slices from Ilex pubescens
• Known in TCM as Mao Dong Qing 毛冬青
• Bitter flavor and cool nature in traditional TCM classification
• Cut slices convenient for decoction and culinary use
• 500g pack sold by weight as a food-grade botanical

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a light brown to yellowish-brown cut surface with a firm, woody texture and fibrous grain. They carry a mild herbal aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically tastes distinctly bitter with a lingering herbal character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups in small amounts
• Used in culinary herbal preparations
• Stored for seasonal household herbal use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Mao Dong Qing root has long been used in decoctions, often simmered alone or combined with other cooling herbs. It is traditionally associated with clearing heat and dampness and with supporting comfortable circulation. Folk usage commonly appears in southern China, where the root is prepared as a bitter herbal tea or added to medicinal soups, especially in warm seasons.

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