Spider Valerian Root Zhi Zhu Xiang Dried Herb Tea Natural Valeriana Root 100g Bag

Spider Valerian Root, known in TCM as Zhi Zhu Xiang (蜘蛛香), is the dried root and rhizome of Valeriana jatamansii, also called Tu Xi Xin or Ma Ti Xiang. Traditionally associated with calming the spirit and harmonizing the middle, it is commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea. This is a hand-selected raw botanical for traditional herbal use and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Zhi Zhu Xiang (蜘蛛香) dried root and rhizome from Valeriana jatamansii
• Hand-selected quality material with traditional Dao-di sourcing
• Traditionally valued in TCM for calming and harmonizing applications
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and folk formulas
• Sealed 100g bag, easy to store in a cool dry place

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried root pieces are grayish-brown to dark brown with a knobby rhizome texture and many fine rootlets. They carry a characteristic strong, slightly pungent aroma, and a decoction typically tastes bitter and aromatic.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into a traditional herbal decoction
• Brewed as a mild herbal root tea
• Incorporated into folk herbal formulas
• Stored as a pantry botanical for seasonal herbal use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zhi Zhu Xiang is traditionally associated with calming the heart and spirit, dispelling wind-dampness, and harmonizing the stomach. It has been used in folk decoctions, often simmered alone or with other roots, and valued in seasonal wellness routines. Preparation traditionally involves decocting the sliced root in water.

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