Alashan Cistanche Slices Suo Yang Dried Herbal Root for Soup and Congee 250g

Dried Cistanche Root Slices, known in TCM as Suo Yang (锁阳), from Cistanche deserticola. These peeled, sulfur-free slices come from food-grade agricultural produce and are traditionally used in Chinese herbal cooking. In TCM theory, Suo Yang is warm in nature, sweet in flavor, and associated with the Kidney and Large Intestine channels. It is commonly added to soups, congee, and decoctions as a nourishing food herb.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Suo Yang (锁阳), Cistanche deserticola
• Peeled slices with no sulfur treatment and no strong odor
• Food-grade agricultural product suitable for daily cooking
• Traditional warm-natured herb used in soups and congee
• Sealed bag packaging with 250g net content

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically light brown to tan with a firm, slightly fibrous texture. They have a mild earthy aroma without sulfur notes. After simmering, the pieces soften and lend a gentle sweet, bland taste to soups and congee without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in meat or vegetable soups
• Cooked into rice congee
• Added to herbal decoctions
• Used in seasonal nourishing broths

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Suo Yang is traditionally used in decoctions and soups, often paired with herbs such as Rou Cong Rong or Gou Qi Zi. It is commonly added to congee and long-simmered broths during cooler seasons as a warming, nourishing food herb. Traditional preparations usually involve slow cooking to soften the slices and release their mild flavor.

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