Dried Corydalis Rhizome Yuan Hu Slices 500g TCM Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Corydalis Rhizome Slices, known in TCM as Yuan Hu (元胡) or Yan Hu Suo (延胡索), from Corydalis yanhusuo. These dried slices are a classic Chinese herbal decoction piece traditionally used in TCM formulas. In TCM theory, Yuan Hu is pungent and bitter in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the liver, spleen, and heart channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions or paired with other herbs. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM decoction piece known as Yuan Hu or Yan Hu Suo
• Botanical source is Corydalis yanhusuo rhizome
• Dried and sliced for convenient simmering and decoction use
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal formulas for moving qi and easing discomfort
• Supplied as a 500g bag of dried herbal slices

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically appear yellowish to yellow-brown with a firm, dense texture and slightly waxy cut surface. They carry a mild, characteristic herbal aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically has a bitter, pungent taste typical of this rhizome.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to herbal soup preparations with other botanicals
• Use in TCM formulas as directed by a practitioner
• Store refrigerated to maintain freshness

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yuan Hu is traditionally used to invigorate blood and move qi, and it is a frequent component of formulas aimed at soothing discomfort in the chest, abdomen, or limbs. It is commonly decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Chuan Xiong or Dang Gui. Traditional preparation often involves simmering the slices in water, sometimes with vinegar processing noted in classical texts.

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