Dried Tianma Gastrodia Root 250g Whole Gastrodia Elata Bulk Herbal Decoction Ingredient

Dried Tianma (天麻), the rhizome of Gastrodia elata, is a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally valued in TCM. In TCM theory it is considered sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with calming liver yang and dispelling wind. These whole dried rhizomes are suitable for decoction, soup, and culinary herbal use, and are not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Tianma rhizomes supplied in a 250g pack
• Botanical source Gastrodia elata, known in TCM as Tianma
• Dried by a baking process with no sulfur fumigation stated for this listing
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions, soups, and herbal broths
• Sold as an edible agricultural product for culinary and traditional herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Dried Tianma rhizomes typically appear yellowish-white to light brown with a firm, dense, slightly translucent texture. They have a mild, characteristic herbal aroma, and when simmered they yield a subtle, earthy, faintly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups and broths
• Steamed or stewed with poultry or pork in culinary herbal dishes
• Used in seasonal home cooking with other Chinese herbs

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Tianma has long been used in decoctions and nourishing soups, often paired with herbs such as Gou Teng or Chuan Xiong in classic formulas, or simmered with fish head or chicken in household cooking. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter tonic soups, where it is sliced or simmered whole and removed or eaten after long cooking.

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