Tian Ma Dried Gastrodia Slices 500g Yunnan Sun Dried Chinese Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient

Dried Gastrodia Slices, known in TCM as Tian Ma (天麻), from Gastrodia elata, the dried rhizome of the orchid family plant. These sun-dried slices from Yunnan are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with calming liver yang and easing internal wind in TCM theory. Traditionally valued in decoctions, soups, and herbal teas, they are a versatile addition to a home herbal pantry. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Premium Tian Ma (天麻) dried rhizome slices from Yunnan
• Botanical source Gastrodia elata, a classic TCM herb
• Sun-dried whole-form slices with no further processing
• Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and herbal teas
• 500g resealable pack suitable for regular home herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light brown color with a firm, slightly translucent texture. The aroma is typically mild and earthy, and when simmered the slices yield a subtle, slightly sweet and starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to slow-cooked soups such as chicken or pork rib soup
• Steep as a mild herbal tea with goji berries or chrysanthemum
• Cook into congee for a traditional seasonal dish

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Tian Ma is traditionally associated with extinguishing internal wind and calming liver yang, and it has long been included in classical formulas for head comfort. In folk practice, slices are commonly simmered in soups with chicken, fish head, or pork, or steeped as a simple tea. It is a popular ingredient in autumn and winter cooking, often paired with goji berries, chrysanthemum, or angelica root.

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