Dried Smilax Glabra Slices Tu Fu Ling 500g Clean Herbal Slices for Decoction and Soup

Dried Smilax Glabra Slices, known in TCM as Tu Fu Ling (土茯苓), from Smilax glabra. These dried rhizome slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient, traditionally associated with clearing dampness and supporting skin wellness in TCM theory. Slightly sweet and neutral in nature, they are commonly simmered in soups and decoctions. Consult a practitioner before regular use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tu Fu Ling dried rhizome slices from Smilax glabra
• Soft clean slices with even cutting and minimal impurities
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear dampness and support skin health
• Oven-dried processing with 12-month shelf life and cold storage
• 500g bag suited for soups decoctions and daily herbal cooking

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale brown to reddish-brown with a firm yet slightly soft texture and a clean starchy aroma. When simmered, the liquid typically turns light amber with a mild earthy and faintly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into herbal soups with pork or poultry
• Decocted as a traditional herbal tea
• Added to congee or slow-cooked broths
• Combined with other dampness-clearing herbs in seasonal cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tu Fu Ling is traditionally used to clear dampness and heat and is a familiar ingredient in folk soups for skin wellness, especially in humid seasons. It is often paired with herbs such as Yi Yi Ren or Fu Ling in decoctions, or simmered with lean pork in Cantonese-style herbal soup.

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