Hong Yao Zi (Dioscorea cirrhosa) — Dried TCM Herb Root Slices, 500g

Hong Yao Zi (Dioscorea cirrhosa), also known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Hóng Yào Zǐ (红药子) and folk-named Chi Yao, Hong Hai Er, Zhu Sha Qi, and Xue San Qi, is the dried root of a traditional herb long valued in Chinese herbal practice. Its nature is bitter, slightly astringent, and neutral, making it a focused herb traditionally used to invigorate blood, disperse stagnation, and support the body's natural balance.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM herb root, dried and sliced
• Known as Hong Yao Zi, Chi Yao, and Xue San Qi
• Dioscorea cirrhosa botanical identity
• 500g value pack for daily herbal use
• Sourced and packed by Kangweifu Pharmaceutical

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its deep reddish-brown color, firm woody texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the root pieces release a subtly bitter, faintly astringent infusion with a warm, grounding character that blends well with other herbs in traditional formulas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Herbal soup and tonic formulas
• Blended with other TCM herbs
• Daily herbal wellness routines
• Folk herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Hong Yao Zi is decocted into soups and tonic formulas, often paired with herbs that invigorate blood and dispel stagnation. It appears in traditional preparations for supporting circulation and easing discomfort, and is sometimes included in longevity and recovery formulas. As a daily herb, it is simmered alone or blended with other roots for a warming, grounding decoction.

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