Dried Tu Fu Ling Slices 500g Smilax Glabra Root for Herbal Soups and Decoctions

Dried Tu Fu Ling slices, known in TCM as Tu Fu Ling (土茯苓) and botanically as Smilax glabra, are the dried rhizome of the Smilax plant. Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice, this neutral, sweet and bland herb is associated with the Liver and Stomach channels. In TCM theory it is traditionally used to support dampness clearance and wellness. These naturally sun-dried slices are suitable for simmering in soups, decoctions, or daily herbal teas.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Tu Fu Ling (土茯苓), the dried rhizome of Smilax glabra
• Naturally sun-dried slices with no added processing
• Neutral, sweet and bland in TCM nature and flavor
• Traditionally associated with the Liver and Stomach channels
• Suitable for simmering in soups, decoctions, and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically off-white to light beige with a firm, slightly fibrous texture. They have a mild, earthy aroma and a subtle, bland taste after decocting. Color and texture may vary slightly between batches due to natural sun-drying.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal soups with other ingredients
• Decocted as a single-herb tea
• Added to congee during cooking
• Used in seasonal damp-clearing soup recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Tu Fu Ling is traditionally used to clear dampness and support wellness. It is commonly simmered in soups with ingredients such as Job's Tears or Poria, or decocted alone as a daily tea. Folk practice often pairs it with other herbs in seasonal damp-weather recipes.

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