Dried Cynomorium Songaricum Suoyang Herb for Traditional Soup and Decoction

Dried Cynomorium Songaricum, known in TCM as Suo Yang (锁阳), from Cynomorium songaricum. This raw herb is the fleshy stem of a desert plant, traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and warm, entering the kidney and large intestine channels. It is commonly prepared in soups or decoctions as a warming tonic herb. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use as a food ingredient, not as a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Suo Yang (锁阳), the dried stem of Cynomorium songaricum
• Traditional TCM herb associated with kidney and large intestine channels
• Raw whole or sliced form suitable for soups and decoctions
• Factory direct supply with manual selection for quality
• Sold as an edible agricultural product, not a medicine

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to reddish-brown in color with a firm, slightly woody texture. The dried herb has a mild earthy aroma. After decocting or simmering in soup, it contributes a subtle sweet and neutral taste to the broth.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal soups
• Added to decoctions with other herbs
• Cooked in congee or grain dishes
• Used in seasonal warming food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Suo Yang is traditionally used in formulas associated with warming the kidney and supporting yang. It is often simmered in soups or decoctions, sometimes paired with herbs such as Rou Cong Rong or Gou Qi Zi. Folk practice includes adding it to congee or long-simmered broths during colder seasons.

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