Premium Wild Zhe Wood Root Zhe Mu 柘木 Dried Cudrania Root Slices 500g Traditional Herbal Decoction Ingredient

Zhe Wood Root, known in TCM as Zhe Mu (柘木), is the dried root of Cudrania tricuspidata, a thorny tree related to mulberry. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, it is typically sun-dried into woody slices for decoction. In TCM theory it is considered to have a neutral nature and is traditionally associated with supporting circulation and joint comfort. Suitable for simmering in herbal formulas under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Zhe Mu (柘木) root, a traditional TCM botanical related to mulberry
• Botanical source Cudrania tricuspidata, carefully sun-dried after harvest
• Woody root slices suited for slow decoction in traditional herbal formulas
• Traditionally associated with circulation support and joint comfort in TCM practice
• Pre-packaged 500g lot with 12-month shelf life when stored frozen

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to golden-brown woody slices with a dense, hard texture and faint earthy aroma. When simmered, the decoction typically develops a mild, slightly astringent woody taste with a light golden hue.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Combine with other TCM roots in tonic formulas
• Prepare as a seasonal wellness brew under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Zhe Mu root has long been simmered in decoctions, often paired with other woody roots and tonic herbs. It was traditionally associated with promoting blood circulation and easing joint discomfort, and folk practitioners sometimes included it in formulas for seasonal joint care. It is typically decocted slowly for an extended period to extract its woody constituents.

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