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Niu Da Li Root (Millettia speciosa) — Dried Food Herb for Tea, Soup & Wine

Price range: $6.70 through $9.94

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Description

Niu Da Li Root (Millettia speciosa) is the dried root of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Niú Dà Lì (牛大力). Also called Beautiful Millettia Root, Niu Da Li has been prized for centuries as a tonic, qi-supporting, and sinew-strengthening herb used in soups, teas, and herbal wines. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a gentle yet nourishing herb for supporting the Spleen, tonifying the Kidneys, and fortifying the body's vital essence.

Niu Da Li Root (Millettia speciosa) — Dried Food Herb for Tea, Soup & Wine overview

Key Selling Points

Traditional tonic food herb from Guangxi
Dried woody Niu Da Li root, 500g
Millettia speciosa
Suitable for tea, soup, and herbal wine
Clean, new-crop quality

Niu Da Li Root (Millettia speciosa) — Dried Food Herb for Tea, Soup & Wine key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale tan to light brown color, dense woody texture, and mild earthy aroma. When simmered, the root pieces soften slowly and release a gentle, subtly sweet flavor with a smooth, lingering mouthfeel, adding depth to broths and infusions without overpowering other ingredients.

Niu Da Li Root (Millettia speciosa) — Dried Food Herb for Tea, Soup & Wine quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Dried Herb Root
Common Name	Niu Da Li
Botanical Name	Millettia speciosa
Form	Dried Woody Root Pieces
Net Weight	500g
Origin	Guangxi, China

Niu Da Li Root (Millettia speciosa) — Dried Food Herb for Tea, Soup & Wine specifications

Usage Scenarios

Chinese-style soup and broth
Herbal tea blends
Herbal wine infusion
Seasonal slow-cooking
Soup-pack ingredient

Niu Da Li Root (Millettia speciosa) — Dried Food Herb for Tea, Soup & Wine in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Niu Da Li is decocted into soups, congee, and tonic formulas to support daily vitality and strengthen the body. It is a common ingredient in southern Chinese soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Chinese yam, goji berry, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other tonic herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion, and it is also traditionally steeped in wine for a warming herbal tonic.

Niu Da Li Root (Millettia speciosa) — Dried Food Herb for Tea, Soup & Wine preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Niu Da Li?

A: Niu Da Li is the common Chinese name for the dried root of Millettia speciosa, also called Beautiful Millettia Root. It is a traditional food herb used in tea, soup, and herbal wine.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Niu Da Li?

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Niu Da Li is associated with tonifying the Spleen and Kidneys, supporting qi, and strengthening sinews and bones. It is often used in soups and teas for daily seasonal nourishment.

Q: How do I use dried Niu Da Li root?

A: Rinse the root pieces and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. They can also be steeped in wine for a traditional herbal tonic. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.