Dried Rhubarb Root Slices Da Huang 大黄 1000g Bag Raw Herb for Decoction and Tea

Dried Rhubarb Root Slices, known in TCM as Da Huang (大黄), from Rheum palmatum. These cut slices are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally valued for their bitter and cold nature, associated in TCM theory with the stomach and large intestine channels. Sold as a raw agricultural product in a 1000g bag, they are commonly used in decoctions and herbal preparations. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Da Huang (大黄) rhubarb root slices in traditional cut form
• Botanical source Rheum palmatum, a classic TCM herb
• Sourced from Gansu, a recognized rhubarb growing region
• Generous 1000g bag suitable for regular herbal use
• Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a yellow-brown to dark surface with a dense, firm texture and visible radial grain. The aroma is characteristically earthy and slightly astringent, and decocted liquid typically carries a strong bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blend into multi-herb formulas under practitioner guidance
• Prepare as a short steeped herbal tea in small amounts
• Incorporate into seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Da Huang is traditionally associated with purging heat and promoting bowel movement, and it is a component of classic formulas such as Da Cheng Qi Tang. It has also been used externally in folk practice as a poultice or wash. Traditional preparation varies, with raw slices used in decoctions and processed forms used for gentler applications.

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