Dried Dendrobium Slices Shi Hu 石斛 Tiepi Dendrobium Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient 500g

Dried Dendrobium Slices, known in TCM as Shi Hu (石斛), cut from Tiepi Dendrobium (Dendrobium officinale) stems and gently dried. In TCM theory, Shi Hu is traditionally associated with nourishing yin and supporting fluid balance. These thin slices are convenient for decoction, soup, or tea. A food-grade agricultural product; store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tiepi Dendrobium slices from Anhui, a recognized source region for Shi Hu
• Botanical source Dendrobium officinale, a prized TCM yin-nourishing herb
• Thin dried slices with a low-fiber, less-residue texture prized in traditional use
• Versatile form suitable for decoction, herbal soup, congee, or tea
• Sold as a 500g pack of dried edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale golden to light yellow-green color with a firm, slightly glossy surface. The aroma is typically mild and grassy-sweet. When simmered or steeped, the slices typically yield a light, subtly sweet and refreshing taste with a smooth, low-residue texture.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions or slow-cooked soups
• Steep slices in hot water as a light daily herbal tea
• Add to congee or porridge during cooking
• Use in culinary dishes as a traditional tonic ingredient

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Shi Hu is traditionally valued for nourishing yin, clearing mild internal heat, and promoting fluid generation, and it is often included in tonic soups and decoctions. Slices are commonly simmered with lean pork, chicken, or other herbs such as goji berry and Ophiopogon root, or steeped repeatedly in hot water for a gentle daily drink.

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