Dried Gastrodia Root Slices Tian Ma Bulk Red Gastrodia from Zhaotong Yunnan for Decoction and Soup

Dried Gastrodia Root Slices, known in TCM as Tian Ma (天麻), from Gastrodia elata. These sliced and sun-dried rhizome pieces are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued in TCM practice. In TCM theory, Tian Ma is considered sweet and neutral in nature and traditionally associated with the Liver channel. Sold as a raw edible agricultural product for decoction, soup, and culinary herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tian Ma (天麻) dried rhizome slices from the Zhaotong red Gastrodia variety
• Botanical source is Gastrodia elata, a well-known traditional Chinese herb
• Sun-dried and sliced for convenient decoction, soup, and culinary preparation
• In TCM theory, traditionally associated with the Liver channel and valued in classical formulas
• Sold in bulk as a raw edible agricultural product by weight

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellow to light brownish tone with a firm, dense texture and subtle transverse markings. The aroma is typically mild and earthy, and when simmered in soup or decoction the taste is typically gentle, slightly sweet, and starchy.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups with poultry or pork
• Cooked into herbal congee
• Used in seasonal culinary herbal dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tian Ma has long been used in decoctions and nourishing soups, often paired with herbs such as Gou Teng or cooked with chicken in classic home recipes. It is traditionally associated with calming and supporting internal balance in TCM theory. Slices are typically simmered 30 minutes or longer and are also used in congee and seasonal tonic cooking.

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