Dried Dendrobium Stems Small Grade 500g Shihu Tonic Herb for Tea and Soup

Dried Dendrobium Stems, known in TCM as Shihu (石斛) and also called Fengdou, from Dendrobium officinale. These small-grade dried stems are a traditional tonic herb used in Chinese wellness practice. In TCM theory, Shihu is considered sweet, slightly cold, and associated with the Stomach, Lung, and Kidney channels. Traditionally used to support yin nourishment and generate fluids. Commonly simmered, steeped, or added to soups.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Shihu (石斛), also known as Fengdou
• Botanical source Dendrobium officinale dried stems
• Small-grade stems supplied directly from the source factory
• 500g net weight in a one-jin pack
• Traditionally used in teas, decoctions, and soups

Quality & Sensory

The dried stems are typically pale yellow-green to golden, firm and slightly fibrous in texture, with a mild earthy aroma. When steeped or simmered, the liquid is typically clear and lightly sweet, reflecting the traditional Shihu preparation style.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a solo herbal decoction
• Steeped as a daily herbal tea
• Added to soups and stews
• Cooked into congee
• Combined with other tonic herbs in seasonal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shihu is traditionally used to nourish yin, clear heat, and generate fluids. It is commonly simmered alone or with herbs such as Goji Berry and American Ginseng, added to soups, or cooked into congee. Folk practice often uses it as a gentle daily tonic during dry or warm seasons.

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