Shang Lu Root (Phytolacca acinosa) — Dried Chinese Herbal Decoction Piece, 500g

Shang Lu Root (Phytolacca acinosa) is the dried root of a traditional Chinese herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shāng Lù (商陆), also called Zhang Liu Gen (章柳根) and Niu Da Huang (牛大黄). For centuries, Shang Lu has been recognized as a powerful herb traditionally used to drain water and dampness, disperse swelling, and address accumulations. Its nature is bitter, cold, and toxic, entering the Lung, Spleen, Kidney, and Large Intestine channels, making it a potent herb reserved for specific traditional applications under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese herb for draining dampness
• Dried Shang Lu root decoction piece
• Phytolacca acinosa botanical identity
• 500g value pack for herbal practitioners
• Clean, additive-free food agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, firm woody texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the root pieces release a bitter, slightly astringent flavor with a distinct herbal character, yielding a dark, potent infusion traditionally used in formula-based preparations.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction formulas
• Professional TCM practitioner use
• Herbal research and study
• External application in traditional preparations

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shang Lu is decocted into formulas traditionally used to drain water and dampness, disperse swelling, and address accumulations. It is often paired with herbs like Fu Ling, Ze Xie, and Mu Tong in traditional formulas. Due to its potent nature, it is typically used in controlled amounts under professional guidance and is not a daily tea or soup ingredient.

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