Dried Polygala Root Yuan Zhi 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction

Dried Polygala Root, known in TCM as Yuan Zhi (远志), from Polygala tenuifolia. This wholesale-grade herb consists of dried root sections, with some pieces stripped of the woody core, a form traditionally called Yuan Zhi Rou. In TCM theory it is bitter and acrid in flavor and gently warm in nature, traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and kidney channels. It is commonly simmered in decoctions or blended into classical formulas. This is a food-grade agricultural product and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Yuan Zhi (远志) dried root, a classic herb in the Chinese materia medica
• Botanical source Polygala tenuifolia, supplied as dried root sections
• Includes stripped-root Yuan Zhi Rou, a traditionally preferred processed form
• Traditionally associated with calming the spirit and supporting restful sleep in TCM practice
• 500g bulk pack suited to decoction, formula blending, and herbal dispensing

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried root sections are slender and slightly curved, with a yellowish-brown to grayish-brown surface and fine longitudinal wrinkles. The texture is firm and slightly fibrous, and the cut pieces show a yellowish interior. The aroma is characteristically faint and grassy, and the decocted liquid typically carries a mildly bitter, acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into classical TCM formula combinations
• Used by herbal practitioners for custom dispensing
• Prepared as a mild traditional herbal tea with other compatible herbs

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yuan Zhi is traditionally associated with calming the heart and quieting the spirit, so it often appears in formulas aimed at restlessness or disturbed sleep. It is also traditionally linked with supporting clear thinking and easing phlegm-related patterns. Classic pairings include Suan Zao Ren, Fu Ling, and Ren Shen. It is most often prepared by simmering the dried root in water, and it is a familiar ingredient in autumn and winter restorative decoctions.

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