Dried Polygala Root Yuan Zhi 90% Cored Decoction Pieces Traditional TCM Herb 500g

Dried Polygala Root, known in TCM as Yuan Zhi (远志), from Polygala tenuifolia. These are cored root segments, traditionally called Yuan Zhi Tong or Yuan Zhi Rou, with the woody center removed to about 90%. In TCM theory Yuan Zhi is bitter and acrid with a warm nature, traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and kidney channels. Sold as a raw edible agricultural product for decoction and herbal preparation, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Yuan Zhi (远志) dried root from Polygala tenuifolia
• Cored to approximately 90% for a cleaner root tube and flesh
• Sun or air dried whole-form decoction pieces with no further processing
• Traditionally valued in TCM for calming the spirit and dispelling phlegm
• Supplied as loose bulk raw herb suitable for decoctions and formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically the cored root pieces are light yellowish-brown with a slightly wrinkled surface and a fibrous, flexible texture. They carry a mild grassy aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically tastes bitter and slightly acrid.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Combine with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Prepare as a component of herbal soup packs
• Use in seasonal herbal food preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Yuan Zhi is traditionally used to calm the spirit, quiet the heart, and dispel phlegm, and it appears in classic formulas such as Yang Xin decoctions and memory-supporting combinations. It is commonly decocted with herbs like Fu Ling, Suan Zao Ren, or Long Gu, and is traditionally associated with restlessness, poor sleep, and phlegm-related patterns. Store in a cool dry place away from moisture.

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