Wu Yao Dried Lindera Root Slices Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction 500g Bulk

Wu Yao (乌药), also called Tai Wu Yao, is the dried root of Lindera aggregata, supplied as sun-dried slices for decoction use. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with pungent flavor and is traditionally associated with moving qi and easing cold-related discomfort in the chest and abdomen. This bulk loose herb is sold as a food-grade agricultural product and is commonly prepared in herbal formulas under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Wu Yao dried root slices from Lindera aggregata
• Known in TCM as 乌药 Tai Wu Yao with established qi-regulating tradition
• Sun-dried whole slices suitable for decoction and herbal formulas
• Bulk loose herb sold by weight for flexible dispensing
• Sourced from China and stored at room temperature

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a light brown to tan cut surface with a fine radial texture and firm woody body. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and slightly camphor-like, and decocted liquid typically carries a warm, pungent, faintly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other qi-regulating herbs in formulas
• Used in warming soup and congee preparations under guidance
• Stocked by herbal shops and practitioners for bulk dispensing

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Wu Yao is traditionally used to regulate qi and warm the middle, and it appears in classic formulas for chest and abdominal cold-type discomfort, often paired with herbs such as Xiang Fu or Mu Xiang. It is typically prepared by decoction, and some households add small amounts to warming winter soups following traditional recipes.

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