Dried Pubescent Angelica Root Slices Du Huo 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Pubescent Angelica Root Slices, known in TCM as Du Huo (独活), from Angelica pubescens. This sliced root is a classic Chinese herbal decoction piece used in traditional formulas. In TCM theory it is warm, acrid, and bitter, entering the Kidney and Bladder channels. Traditionally associated with dispelling wind-damp and supporting joint comfort. Commonly decocted with other herbs or added to soups.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Du Huo (独活), the dried root of Angelica pubescens
• Sliced decoction piece form ready for traditional preparation
• In TCM theory warm and acrid, entering Kidney and Bladder channels
• Traditionally used in wind-damp herbal formulas
• 500g bulk pack suitable for regular decoction or soup use

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically light brown to greyish-brown with a fibrous texture and a mild earthy, slightly aromatic scent. When decocted, the liquid is typically pale amber with a gently bitter, pungent taste. Actual batch color and aroma may vary by harvest and processing.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction with other herbs
• Added to slow-cooked soups
• Used in congee for seasonal food use
• Included in wind-damp herbal formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Du Huo is traditionally used to dispel wind-damp and support the lower body. It is commonly decocted with herbs such as Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Niu Xi in classical formulas. Folk practice also adds it to soups and congee for seasonal joint comfort. It is not a substitute for medical care.

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