Dried Cistanche Deserticola Slices Rou Cong Rong 500g Inner Mongolia Herbal Root for Tea and Soup

Dried Cistanche slices, known in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), from Cistanche deserticola or Cistanche tubulosa. This 500g pack contains sliced succulent stems sourced from Inner Mongolia, traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and salty, warm in nature, and associated with the Kidney and Large Intestine channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and herbal wines. This product is a food ingredient and not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Cistanche stem slices, TCM name Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉)
• Sourced from Inner Mongolia, a traditional growing region
• Succulent stem pieces suitable for slicing and decoction
• 500g net weight in a resealable pack
• Traditionally used in soups, teas, and herbal wine preparations

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically brownish-yellow to dark brown with a slightly glossy surface and a firm, somewhat fleshy texture. They have a mild earthy aroma and a faintly sweet, slightly bitter taste when decocted or simmered in soup. Color and texture may vary between batches due to natural growing conditions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal soups with other TCM ingredients
• Decocted as a traditional herbal tea
• Soaked in liquor for traditional herbal wine
• Added to congee or grain porridge
• Used in seasonal tonic food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Rou Cong Rong is traditionally associated with the Kidney and Large Intestine channels and is considered warm, sweet, and salty. It is commonly decocted with herbs such as Gou Qi Zi or Shan Yao, simmered in soups with meat or bones, or soaked in liquor. Traditional texts describe it as a tonic herb used in longevity and vitality formulas. It is also used in congee and daily herbal teas.

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