Zhi Mu Dried Anemarrhena Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Zhi Mu (知母), also called Zhi Mu Pian or Zhi Mu Rou, is the dried rhizome of Anemarrhena asphodeloides, supplied as thin dried slices. In TCM theory it is bitter and cold in nature and traditionally associated with clearing heat and nourishing yin. This wholesale-grade herb is sourced from fresh agricultural production areas in China and is suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and classical formulas under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Zhi Mu (知母) dried rhizome slices from Chinese farm origins
• Botanical source Anemarrhena asphodeloides, a classic TCM heat-clearing herb
• Carefully dried slices with clean cut surfaces, ready for decoction
• Bulk-friendly 500g bag suited to herbal shops and home apothecaries
• Traditionally used in formulas such as Bai Hu Tang and Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a yellowish-brown to yellowish-white cut surface with a slightly sticky texture and fine longitudinal lines. They have a mild, faintly sweet aroma, and when decocted they yield a light, slightly bitter and mucilaginous taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a cooling herbal tea with other herbs
• Added to classical formula preparations at home
• Used by herbal shops for bulk blending and dispensing

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zhi Mu is traditionally associated with clearing heat, nourishing yin, and relieving thirst, and it appears in well-known formulas such as Bai Hu Tang and Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan. It is commonly decocted with herbs like Shi Gao, Mai Men Dong, or Huang Bai, and is often used in warm seasons or in yin-deficient constitutions under practitioner guidance.

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