Dried Turmeric Slices Jiang Huang 500g Bulk Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Turmeric Slices, known in TCM as Jiang Huang (姜黄), from Curcuma longa, cut from the dried rhizome. In TCM theory turmeric is acrid, bitter, and warm, traditionally associated with the spleen and liver channels. These golden-yellow slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient for decoctions, teas, and culinary seasoning. Store sealed in a cool dry place and refrigerate after opening.

Key Selling Points

• Dried turmeric rhizome slices supplied as a bulk 500g bag
• Botanical source Curcuma longa, a classic TCM herb
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for daily decoctions
• Golden-yellow slices with a warm aromatic character
• Also suitable as a culinary spice for curries and rice dishes

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a deep golden to orange-yellow cut surface with a firm, dry texture. The aroma is warm, earthy, and slightly peppery, and decocted liquid typically carries a bitter, pungent taste with characteristic turmeric fragrance.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM ingredients
• Steep slices in hot water for a traditional herbal tea
• Add to soups and broths for color and warm flavor
• Grind or slice into curries, rice, and golden milk recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Jiang Huang is traditionally used to promote qi movement and blood circulation and is a common ingredient in decoction formulas. It is traditionally paired with herbs such as Dang Gui and Chuan Xiong in classic blood-moving combinations. In folk and culinary use, turmeric slices are simmered in soups, steeped as tea, or used as a warming spice, especially in autumn and winter cooking.

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