Dried Rhubarb Root Slices Da Huang 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Dried Rhubarb Root Slices, known in TCM as Da Huang (大黄), from Rheum palmatum. These whole-form round slices are cut from the rhizome and root of rhubarb sourced from Gansu. In TCM theory, Da Huang is bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with draining heat and promoting bowel movement. Traditionally prepared in decoctions or infused as herbal tea. This is a food-grade agricultural product and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Da Huang (大黄) rhubarb root slices in whole natural form
• Botanical source Rheum palmatum with origin in Gansu province
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its bitter cold nature and heat-clearing role
• Round slice form suitable for decoction pieces and grinding into powder
• 500g pack with 36-month shelf life under normal room temperature storage

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a yellow-brown to dark brown surface with a dense, firm texture and visible radial grain. The aroma is typically earthy and slightly bitter, and a prepared decoction typically carries a strong bitter taste characteristic of rhubarb root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped as a bitter herbal tea
• Ground into powder for further herbal preparation
• Combined with other TCM herbs in formulas

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine practice, Da Huang is traditionally used in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Mang Xiao or Hou Po in classic formulas. It is traditionally associated with purging heat and relieving food stagnation. In folk herbalism, small amounts have also been used in seasonal cleansing teas. Preparation typically involves simmering the slices, with shorter decoction times traditionally chosen when a stronger purgative action is desired.

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