Natural Da Tong Grass Tetrapanax Pith 200g TCM Herbal Tea Slices for Decoction and Soup

Dried Tetrapanax Pith, known in TCM as Tong Cao (通草) or Da Tong Cao, from Tetrapanax papyrifer. These pale, lightweight pith slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally used in decoctions and soups. In TCM theory, Tong Cao is sweet and bland in flavor with a slightly cold nature, traditionally associated with the lung and stomach channels. Commonly simmered with other herbs such as Wang Bu Liu Xing or Luo Luo Tong in folk practice. Suitable for adults preparing traditional herbal recipes.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Tetrapanax pith slices known in TCM as Tong Cao
• Botanical source Tetrapanax papyrifer with naturally pale hollow texture
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal decoctions and postpartum soups
• Sun-dried processing with no added ingredients
• Pairs traditionally with Wang Bu Liu Xing and Luo Luo Tong in folk recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale ivory to off-white in color with a light, papery, slightly spongy texture. The slices are very lightweight and brittle. When simmered, the decoction is typically mild and faintly bland with a clean, neutral aroma.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to postpartum-style soups in folk practice
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea with other botanicals
• Used in seasonal home cooking recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Tong Cao has long been included in decoctions and soups, especially in folk recipes for nursing mothers, where it is commonly paired with Wang Bu Liu Xing ( Vaccaria seeds ), Luo Luo Tong, and Si Gua Luo. It is also traditionally simmered with pig trotters or added to mild congee-style preparations. Its bland, neutral character makes it a gentle companion herb in blended formulas.

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