White Cordyceps Herb Cao Shi Can 300g Dried Stachys Root Slices for Herbal Soup and Tea

White Cordyceps Herb, known in TCM as Cao Shi Can (草石蚕), is the dried rhizome of Stachys sieboldii, also called Chinese artichoke. These naturally sun-dried slices are a traditional food-grade botanical valued in folk herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered mildly sweet and neutral, traditionally associated with nourishing the lungs and kidneys. Commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, or steeped as a light herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Cao Shi Can (草石蚕) dried rhizome slices from Bozhou, Anhui
• Botanical source Stachys sieboldii, a traditional Chinese artichoke root
• Naturally sun-dried with no further processing for a clean simple ingredient
• Traditionally associated in TCM with supporting lung and kidney wellness
• Versatile for herbal soups, decoctions, congee, and daily tea

Quality & Sensory

The dried slices typically appear pale white to light beige with a firm, slightly wrinkled texture and a mild earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped, they typically yield a light, subtly sweet and nutty taste with a soft tender bite.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in chicken, pork, or vegetable herbal soups
• Steep as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to congee or rice porridge for traditional nourishment
• Combine with other tonic roots in slow-cooked decoctions

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice, Cao Shi Can has long been simmered in nourishing soups alongside lean pork, chicken, or other tonic roots. It is traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and supporting kidney vitality, and is often enjoyed in autumn and winter as a gentle seasonal food herb. It may also be steeped alone or with goji berries as a light daily tea.

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