Dried Cistanche Deserticola Slices Succulent Herb for Tea Soup and Herbal Wine

Dried Cistanche slices, known in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), from Cistanche deserticola. These sun-dried stem slices from Inner Mongolia Alxa are a classic tonic herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TCM theory, Rou Cong Rong is sweet and salty in flavor, warm in nature, and traditionally associated with the Kidney and Large Intestine channels. It is commonly used in decoctions, soups, teas, and herbal wine preparations as a warming, nourishing botanical.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), the dried stem of Cistanche deserticola
• Sourced from the Alxa region of Inner Mongolia, a traditional growing area
• Sun-dried fresh slices with skin retained, no sulfur treatment
• Neutral aroma and taste suitable for teas, soups, and decoctions
• 500g net weight of sliced dried herb for regular preparation

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically brownish-yellow to dark brown with a slightly fibrous, leathery texture. They have a mild, earthy aroma without sulfurous odor. When decocted or simmered, the brew is typically lightly sweet and bland with a subtle herbal note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions
• Added to soups and stews
• Brewed as a daily herbal tea
• Used in traditional herbal wine preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Rou Cong Rong is traditionally used in decoctions and soups to support Kidney yang and nourish essence. It is often paired with herbs such as Gou Qi Zi (goji berries) in teas, or simmered with meat in tonic soups. Folk practice also includes soaking it in liquor to make herbal wine for seasonal warming.

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