Niu Da Li Slices (Millettia speciosa) — Dried Food Herb Root for Soup & Tea

Niu Da Li Slices (Millettia speciosa) are the dried root slices of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Niú Dà Lì (牛大力). Also called Beautiful Millettia Root, Niu Da Li has been prized for centuries as a gentle, qi-and-blood-nourishing herb used in soups, decoctions, and daily tonics. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet strengthening herb for supporting the Spleen, tonifying the Kidneys, and relaxing the tendons and bones.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-and-blood nourishing food herb
• Dried Niu Da Li root slices
• Millettia speciosa
• Suitable for soup, tea, and congee
• Clean, new-crop quality from Guangxi

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale tan color, firm fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When simmered, the slices soften and release a gentle, subtly sweet flavor with a smooth mouthfeel, adding depth to broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Niu Da Li is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment and physical vitality. It is a common ingredient in southern Chinese soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Chinese yam, goji berry, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion.

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