Hei Lao Hu Root (Kadsura coccinea) — Dried TCM Herb Root, 500g Bulk

Hei Lao Hu Root (Kadsura coccinea) is the dried root of a traditional Chinese herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Hēi Lǎo Hǔ (黑老虎), also called Cold Rice Ball (冷饭团) and Wind-Sand Vine (风沙藤). For generations it has been prized as a warming, wind-dispelling, and channel-opening herb, traditionally used to ease joint stiffness, support smooth qi and blood movement, and comfort the lower back and limbs. Its nature is warm and slightly bitter, making it a steady, grounding herb in traditional formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM herb root, Kadsura coccinea
• Known as Hei Lao Hu, Cold Rice Ball, Wind-Sand Vine
• Dried whole root, 500g bulk pack
• Warm nature, traditionally used to dispel wind and open channels
• Clean, additive-free food agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is harvested, cleaned, and dried to preserve its firm woody texture, pale tan to light brown color, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the root yields a gently bitter, subtly woody infusion that deepens in color as it simmers, releasing its character slowly into the broth.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Medicinal soup and stew packs
• Herbal soak blends
• Bulk herbal formula preparation
• Daily wellness tea blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Hei Lao Hu Root is decocted into soups, medicinal stews, and warming tonics to support comfortable movement of the limbs and ease the body after cold or damp weather. It is a common ingredient in southern Chinese medicinal food soups, where it pairs with ingredients like angelica root, goji berry, and jujube. As a daily tea, it is simmered alone or blended with other warming herbs for a grounding, earthy infusion.

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