Dried Gastrodia Root Slices Tian Ma 50g Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces for Soup and Tea

Dried Gastrodia Root Slices, known in TCM as Tian Ma (天麻), from Gastrodia elata, are thin dried slices of the rhizome. In TCM theory Tian Ma is sweet and neutral, entering the Liver channel, and is traditionally associated with calming the liver and easing wind-related patterns. The slices are suited to decoction, soup, and congee preparation in traditional herbal cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Tian Ma (天麻), the dried rhizome of Gastrodia elata
• Sliced dried form ready for decoction, soup, or congee
• Sourced from Zhaotong, Yunnan, a well-known growing area
• In TCM theory sweet and neutral, entering the Liver channel
• Sold as loose dried slices in a 50g jar

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically off-white to pale yellowish, firm and slightly translucent when dried, with a mild earthy aroma. After decoction or simmering they soften and the liquid is typically mild and lightly sweet with little bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal soups
• Prepared as a decoction with other herbs
• Cooked into congee
• Used in seasonal home cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory Tian Ma is traditionally used in formulas associated with calming the liver and addressing wind patterns. It is commonly simmered in soups with ingredients such as chicken or pork, or decocted with other herbs. In folk practice it is also added to congee and seasonal dishes.

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