Mao Dong Qing Root Slices (Ilex pubescens) — Dried Herbal Decoction Pieces, 500g

Mao Dong Qing Root Slices (Ilex pubescens) are the dried root pieces of a traditional Chinese herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Máo Dōng Qīng (毛冬青), also called Pubescent Holly Root. For generations, Mao Dong Qing has been valued as a blood-quickening, vessel-clearing herb used to support smooth circulation and ease swelling. Its nature is bitter, sweet, and cold, making it a cooling herb traditionally used to invigorate blood, dispel stasis, and clear heat.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional blood-quickening herb
• Dried Mao Dong Qing root slices
• Ilex pubescens botanical identity
• Sulfur-free, new-crop quality
• 500g bulk decoction-piece pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is cut into firm, woody slices with a pale tan to light brown surface and a dense, fibrous texture. The dried root carries a mild, earthy, slightly woody aroma. When decocted, it yields a deep amber infusion with a bitter, faintly sweet taste and a grounding, root-like character that blends well with other herbs in a formula.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Herbal formula blending
• Daily herbal tea preparation
• Seasonal wellness routines
• Bulk herbal pantry stocking

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Mao Dong Qing is decocted alone or combined with other herbs in traditional formulas to support healthy circulation and ease occasional swelling. It is often simmered into herbal soups and decoctions, and in some regional traditions it is brewed as a daily tea for supporting the body's natural balance. It pairs well with herbs like Dan Shen, Hong Hua, and Huang Qi in classic blood-quickening preparations.

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