Wild Jin Gang Teng Smilax Root 金刚藤 Dried Herbal Root for Wine Infusion and Tea 2500g

Wild Jin Gang Teng (金刚藤), the dried root of Smilax china L., is a traditional Chinese botanical gathered in Guizhou and also known as Tie Ling Jiao or Ma Jia Le. In TCM theory it is considered to have a bland and slightly acrid flavor with a neutral nature, and it is traditionally associated with supporting the liver and kidney channels. This raw root is commonly simmered, steeped, or infused in wine. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Jin Gang Teng root from Guizhou, China
• Botanical source Smilax china L., a classic Smilax species used in Chinese herbalism
• Also known as Tie Ling Jiao and Ma Jia Le in regional folk tradition
• Whole dried root pieces suitable for wine infusion, decoction, or tea
• Sold as a raw edible-grade agricultural botanical in a 2500g bulk pack

Quality & Sensory

The dried root typically shows hard, dense pieces with a brownish exterior and paler cut surface. It has a faint earthy herbal aroma, and when simmered or steeped it typically yields a light amber infusion with a mild, slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a mild daily herbal tea
• Infuse in grain alcohol for traditional herbal wine
• Add to slow-cooked herbal soups

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Jin Gang Teng root has long been used in folk herbalism, most often cut into pieces and steeped in wine or simmered in decoctions. It is traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness and supporting joint comfort, and regional names such as Tie Ling Jiao reflect its hard, angular root. It is sometimes combined with other Smilax and tonic roots in seasonal herbal preparations.

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