Dried Suo Yang Cynomorium Slices Whole Herb Tonic Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Dried Suo Yang, known in TCM as Suo Yang (锁阳), from Cynomorium songaricum, a fleshy parasitic stem herb. Traditionally associated with tonifying kidney yang and benefiting essence and blood in TCM theory. Typically sold as whole pieces or sliced pieces for decoction, tea, or culinary herbal use. Store refrigerated and use under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Suo Yang (锁阳) dried herb from Cynomorium songaricum
• Available as whole pieces and convenient slices for easy preparation
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a kidney yang tonic herb
• Sold as edible agricultural product with 12-month shelf life
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, soups, and congee

Quality & Sensory

Typically reddish-brown to dark brown with a firm, dense texture and slightly oily cross-section. The aroma is mildly earthy and sweet, and decocted slices typically yield a subtly sweet, warming taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Steep slices as a warming daily herbal tea
• Add to nourishing meat soups and broths
• Cook into tonic congee with rice and dates

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Suo Yang is traditionally associated with tonifying kidney yang, strengthening essence and blood, and moistening the intestines. It is commonly decocted with herbs such as Rou Cong Rong or Goji berry, simmered in tonic soups, or cooked into congee, especially in autumn and winter seasonal regimens.

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