Premium Wild Tianma Sliced Gastrodia Root 500g Dried Chinese Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient

Premium Tianma Slices, known in TCM as Tian Ma (天麻), from the orchidaceous herb Gastrodia elata. These dried rhizome slices are a classic Chinese botanical traditionally valued for calming liver yang and quieting internal wind. In TCM theory, Tian Ma is neutral in nature with sweet flavor and enters the liver channel. Suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal teas as part of traditional wellness practice.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tian Ma (天麻) dried rhizome slices from Zhaotong, Yunnan, a region traditionally prized for gastrodia
• Botanical source is Gastrodia elata, a well-established TCM herb
• Traditionally associated with calming the liver and extinguishing wind in classical Chinese herbalism
• Carefully dried and sliced for convenient decoction, soup, or tea preparation
• Sulfur-free processing with edible-grade quality for culinary and herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light brown cut surface with a firm, dense texture and subtle translucent edges. The aroma is typically mild and earthy, and when simmered the slices yield a gentle, slightly sweet herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional recipes
• Add to chicken or pork soups for a classic Chinese tonic dish
• Steep slices in hot water as a mild herbal tea
• Cook into congee or grain porridge for seasonal wellness meals

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tian Ma is traditionally used to calm liver yang and extinguish wind, and it appears in classical formulas such as Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin. It is commonly paired with Gou Teng, Ju Hua, or Chuan Xiong in decoctions, and simmered with chicken or fish head in folk cooking. Many households prepare it during seasonal changes as part of traditional head-clearing and wellness soups.

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