Chai Hu Bupleurum Root Slices Dried Chaihu Herbal Decoction Pieces 500g

Dried Bupleurum Root Slices, known in TCM as Chai Hu (柴胡), from Bupleurum chinense. These whole-form root slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally used in decoctions and formulas. In TCM theory, Chai Hu is considered bitter and slightly cold, traditionally associated with the liver and gallbladder channels. Store in a cool dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Whole-form dried Chai Hu root slices sourced from Shaanxi
• Botanical source Bupleurum chinense with root pieces in natural sliced form
• Traditionally valued in TCM for harmonizing and dispersing applications
• Suitable for decoction pieces, herbal formulas, and practitioner preparations
• Supplied as a 500g pack of raw edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to yellowish-brown slices with a firm, fibrous texture and a faint herbal aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a mild, slightly bitter taste characteristic of Bupleurum root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Incorporate into practitioner-prescribed herbal formulas
• Prepare as part of seasonal herbal soup bases
• Use in TCM study or apothecary blending

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chai Hu is traditionally used in well-known formulas such as Xiao Chai Hu Tang and is often paired with Huang Qin, Bai Shao, or Zhi Shi. Traditionally associated with soothing the liver and resolving constraint, it is commonly prepared by decoction. Herbalists have long included it in formulas for seasonal balance and internal harmony.

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