Dried Cordyceps Sinensis Broken Stems 1g Box Wild Harvested Tibetan Plateau Cordyceps for Traditional Soup and Decoction

Dried Cordyceps, known in TCM as Dong Chong Xia Cao (冬虫夏草), from Ophiocordyceps sinensis, is a rare medicinal fungus harvested on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. This 1g box contains broken stems, a cost-effective form of the same species. In TCM theory it is sweet and warm, entering the Lung and Kidney channels, and is traditionally used to support vitality and respiratory wellness. It is suited for simmering in soups or decoctions.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ophiocordyceps sinensis from Qinghai, China
• Broken stems offer the same traditional benefits at a lower cost
• 1g box ideal for single-use soup or decoction preparation
• Sweet and warm in TCM nature, enters Lung and Kidney channels
• Traditionally used to support vitality and respiratory health

Quality & Sensory

The broken stems are typically dark brown to black with a faint earthy, mushroom-like aroma. They are firm and leathery when dry. After simmering, the decoction is mild and slightly sweet with a subtle umami note. Color and texture may vary slightly between batches.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in chicken or pork soup
• Prepare as a solo decoction with goji berries
• Add to congee during cooking
• Use in traditional herbal tonic formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Dong Chong Xia Cao is traditionally used to tonify the Lung and Kidney, support vitality, and ease chronic cough or fatigue. It is often simmered in soups with chicken, duck, or lean pork, or combined with goji berries and Chinese yam. It is also used in congee for seasonal wellness. Broken stems are commonly chosen for everyday cooking.

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