Yu Zhu Dried Polygonatum Slices 88g Jar Hunan Solomons Seal Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient

Yu Zhu (玉竹), also called Solomons Seal rhizome, is the dried root of Polygonatum odoratum, a classic Chinese herbal material. In TCM theory it is sweet and slightly cold and is traditionally associated with the lung and stomach channels. These straight-cut slices are typically used in teas, soups, and congee. Store in a cool dry place and enjoy as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Yu Zhu (玉竹) slices from Hunan, a well-known source region for this herb
• Botanical source is Polygonatum odoratum, the rhizome used in traditional Chinese herbalism
• Straight-cut slices with a clean even appearance, convenient for decocting and simmering
• Traditionally valued in TCM for nourishing yin and moistening dryness
• Versatile kitchen herb for herbal tea, soup, congee, and seasonal recipes

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale yellow to light amber with a firm yet slightly pliable texture and a subtle sweet aroma. When simmered or brewed, Yu Zhu typically yields a mild, gently sweet taste with a smooth finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal soups with lean meat or poultry
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea, alone or with other herbs
• Add to congee or rice porridge for a traditional touch
• Combine in decoctions with lily bulb or Ophiopogon in traditional recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yu Zhu is traditionally used to nourish yin and generate fluids, and it is often included in autumn and winter recipes for dryness. It is commonly paired with Mai Dong (麦冬), Sha Shen (沙参), or lily bulb in decoctions and soups, and is also added to congee and double-boiled desserts in southern Chinese household cooking.

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