Yu Yu Liang (Limonite) — Traditional Mineral Herb for Cooking & Decoction, 500g

Yu Yu Liang (禹余粮), also known as Yu Liang Shi (禹粮石) or 'Stone of the Yellow Middle' (石中黄子), is a traditional mineral substance used in Chinese herbal practice and known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Yǔ Yú Liáng (禹余粮). A naturally occurring limonite ore, it has been prized for centuries as a settling, astringent mineral herb traditionally used to anchor the middle, calm the spirit, and support the body's natural balance. Its nature is sweet, astringent, and neutral, making it a gentle yet grounding substance in classical formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional mineral herb (Limonite ore)
• Known in TCM as Yu Yu Liang (禹余粮)
• 500g food-grade agricultural product
• Suitable for cooking and decoction
• Sealed, cool, dry storage

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is selected for its dense, earthy texture and characteristic yellowish-brown to ochre color, with a smooth, mineral surface. When decocted, it releases a subtle, neutral mineral taste that blends quietly into soups and broths without overpowering other ingredients. The raw material is clean, dry, and free of obvious impurities.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional Chinese decoction and herbal formulas
• Cooking and soup preparation
• Medicinal food (药膳) preparation
• Herbal pairing in classical recipes

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Yu Yu Liang is decocted into soups and classical formulas, often paired with herbs that support the middle burner and calm the spirit. It is traditionally used in medicinal food preparations and slow-cooked broths, where it is valued for its settling, astringent character. In TCM theory, it is said to enter the Stomach and Large Intestine channels, where it is traditionally used to anchor and astringe, supporting the body's natural balance.

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