Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup

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Description

Dried Sappan Wood Slices, known in TCM as Su Mu (苏木), from Caesalpinia sappan, are the sliced heartwood of the sappan tree. In TCM theory, Su Mu is traditionally associated with activating blood circulation and dispelling stasis, with a sweet and salty nature and entry into the heart, liver, and spleen channels. It is commonly decocted or added to soups as a traditional herbal ingredient.

Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup overview
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup overview
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup overview
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup overview
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup overview

Key Selling Points

  • Identified as Su Mu (苏木), the dried heartwood of Caesalpinia sappan
  • Sliced form ready for decoction or soup preparation
  • Sourced from Guangxi, China
  • 500g loose bulk pack
  • Traditional TCM herb associated with blood-moving properties
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup key features
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup key features
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup key features
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup key features
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup key features

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically reddish-brown to dark brown with a firm, woody texture and a mild, faintly resinous aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a reddish hue and a mild, slightly sweet and astringent taste.

Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup quality and texture
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup quality and texture
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup quality and texture
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup quality and texture
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried herbal decoction pieces
Chinese Name 苏木
Pinyin Su Mu
Botanical Name Caesalpinia sappan
Plant Part Heartwood
Net Weight 500g
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup specifications
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup specifications
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup specifications
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup specifications
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Add to traditional herbal decoctions
  • Include in simmered soups
  • Use in herbal congee
  • Combine with other TCM herbs in formulas
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup in use
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup in use
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup in use
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup in use
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Su Mu is traditionally used in decoctions and formulas associated with moving blood and dispelling stasis. It is often paired with herbs such as Hong Hua or Tao Ren in traditional preparations. It may also be added to long-simmered soups as a folk herbal ingredient.

Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup preparation
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup preparation
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup preparation
Dried Sappan Wood Slices Su Mu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: It is dried Sappan Wood slices, known in TCM as Su Mu (苏木), from the heartwood of Caesalpinia sappan.

Q: What is Su Mu traditionally used for?

A: In TCM theory, it is traditionally associated with activating blood circulation and dispelling stasis.

Q: How is Su Mu commonly prepared?

A: It is typically decocted with water, often alongside other herbs, or added to simmered soups.

Additional information

Weight 0.6 kg
Dimensions 20 × 15 × 8 cm

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