Dried Turmeric Tuber Yu Jin 郁金 Sliced Curcuma Root Decoction Pieces 500g

Dried Turmeric Tuber Slices, known in TCM as Yu Jin (郁金), from Curcuma longa or related Curcuma species, prepared from the dried tuber root. In TCM theory, Yu Jin is acrid and bitter with a cool nature and is traditionally associated with moving qi, easing constrained emotions, and clearing heat. These dried slices are suited for decoctions, herbal soups, and traditional formulas. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chinese Yu Jin 郁金 dried turmeric tuber slices from China
• Botanical source Curcuma species, plant part is the dried tuber root
• Traditionally used in TCM to move qi, cool blood, and ease chest constraint
• Carefully dried and sliced for convenient decoction and soup preparation
• Sold as a 500g bag of edible agricultural product with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a grayish-brown to yellowish exterior with a yellowish to orange-brown cut surface and a firm, dense texture. The aroma is typically mildly aromatic and slightly camphoraceous, and decocted liquid carries a gently bitter, pungent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to herbal soup packs with other qi-moving roots
• Use in TCM formulas prepared by a practitioner
• Incorporate into seasonal wellness broths

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yu Jin is traditionally associated with moving qi and resolving constraint, cooling blood, and clearing the heart, and it often appears in formulas paired with Chai Hu, Xiang Fu, or Dan Shen. Traditionally prepared by slicing and simmering in decoctions or added to herbal soups, it has long been used in seasonal wellness routines during times of stress or stagnation.

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