Premium Tiepi Shihu Dendrobium Fengdou Dried Stems 50g Wild-Simulated Cultivation for Tea and Soup

Premium Tiepi Shihu Fengdou (铁皮石斛枫斗), from Dendrobium officinale, consists of dried processed stems of the orchid family. In TCM theory, Shihu is traditionally considered sweet and slightly cold, entering the stomach and kidney channels. Traditionally used to support yin nourishment and body fluids, it is commonly prepared as a tea or added to soups. This 50g box offers a convenient form for daily herbal wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Tiepi Shihu (铁皮石斛), the premium Dendrobium officinale variety
• Fengdou form: dried stems processed into tight spiral coils
• Wild-simulated cultivation for natural growing conditions
• Rich in natural mucilage, giving a characteristic viscous texture when brewed
• Versatile for tea, soup, and traditional decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Fengdou pieces are typically yellowish-green to golden-brown, tightly coiled, and firm. When brewed or decocted, they release a mild, subtly sweet taste with a characteristic slippery, mucilaginous texture. Aroma is faint and herbal.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a daily herbal tea
• Simmered in soups or broths
• Added to congee
• Used in traditional decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Tiepi Shihu is traditionally used to nourish yin, clear heat, and promote body fluids. It is often decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Goji berries or American ginseng. Folk practice includes long simmering to extract its mucilage, and it is commonly taken as a daily tea or added to nourishing soups.

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