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Tian Ma Slices (Gastrodia elata) — Yunnan Zhaotong Wu Tian Ma, 500g Dried Herb

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Description

Tian Ma Slices (Gastrodia elata) are the dried rhizome slices of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Tiān Má (天麻). This Wu Tian Ma variety is sourced from Zhaotong, Yunnan, and has been prized for centuries as a calming, spirit-settling, and wind-extinguishing herb, traditionally used to relieve headaches, dizziness, spasms, tremors, and disorders of internal wind. Its nature is sweet, neutral, and balancing, making it gentle yet profoundly effective for soothing the Liver, anchoring yang, and harmonizing the nervous system.

Tian Ma Slices (Gastrodia elata) — Yunnan Zhaotong Wu Tian Ma, 500g Dried Herb overview

Key Selling Points

Yunnan Zhaotong Wu Tian Ma variety
Dried Gastrodia elata rhizome slices
New-crop, unsulfured (无熏) quality
500g bulk food-herb pack
Traditional calming and wind-extinguishing herb

Tian Ma Slices (Gastrodia elata) — Yunnan Zhaotong Wu Tian Ma, 500g Dried Herb key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its ivory to pale yellowish color, firm yet slightly waxy texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices yield a gentle, slightly sweet infusion with a smooth, clean finish, and they soften without disintegrating, making them suitable for long simmering in soups and tonics.

Tian Ma Slices (Gastrodia elata) — Yunnan Zhaotong Wu Tian Ma, 500g Dried Herb quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Dried Herb Slices
Common Name	Tian Ma
Botanical Name	Gastrodia elata
Origin	Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
Net Weight	500g
Storage	Cool, dry place; shelf life 36 months

Tian Ma Slices (Gastrodia elata) — Yunnan Zhaotong Wu Tian Ma, 500g Dried Herb specifications

Usage Scenarios

Chinese-style herbal soup and broth
Decoction with other TCM herbs
Medicinal congee and grain porridge
Daily herbal tea blends
Seasonal tonic formulas

Tian Ma Slices (Gastrodia elata) — Yunnan Zhaotong Wu Tian Ma, 500g Dried Herb in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Tian Ma is decocted into soups, tonics, and longevity formulas to promote calm nerves, sharper mental clarity, and smoother movement of the limbs. It is a classic ingredient in head-soothing soup packs, often paired with ingredients like goji berry, jujube, angelica, and ligusticum. As a daily tea, it is simmered alone or blended with chrysanthemum and wolfberry for a light, subtly sweet infusion.

Tian Ma Slices (Gastrodia elata) — Yunnan Zhaotong Wu Tian Ma, 500g Dried Herb preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Tian Ma?

A: Tian Ma is the common Chinese name for the dried rhizome of Gastrodia elata, a traditional herb highly revered in TCM as a calming, spirit-settling, and wind-extinguishing herb.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Tian Ma?

A: In TCM, Tian Ma enters the Liver channel and is traditionally used to calm Liver wind, anchor yang, relieve headaches and dizziness, and harmonize the nervous system. It is often used in soups and decoctions for daily wellness support.

Q: How do I use dried Tian Ma slices?

A: Rinse the slices and simmer them with soup ingredients or other herbs in a decoction. They can also be added to congee or brewed as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.