Alxa Cistanche Deserticola Slices Dried Rou Cong Rong Herbal Tea and Wine Material 250g

Dried Cistanche deserticola slices, known in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), from Cistanche deserticola. This stem decoction piece is traditionally used in TCM theory as a gentle warming tonic associated with the kidney and large intestine channels. It is commonly prepared as tea, decoction, or wine infusion. Store sealed and refrigerate after opening. Not suitable for pregnant or nursing women.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), the dried stem of Cistanche deserticola
• Sourced from Alxa, Inner Mongolia, a traditional growing region
• Large sliced decoction pieces suitable for tea, decoction, or wine infusion
• In TCM theory, sweet and warm, entering kidney and large intestine channels
• Sealed bag packaging with 250g net weight and 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically brownish to dark brown with a slightly fibrous texture and a mild earthy aroma. After brewing or decoction, the liquid is typically light amber with a subtly sweet and mild taste. Actual batch color and aroma may vary slightly by harvest.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a daily herbal tea
• Simmered in decoctions with other herbs
• Infused in wine as a traditional preparation
• Added to soups or congee

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Rou Cong Rong is traditionally used as a warming, gentle tonic associated with the kidney and large intestine channels. It is commonly prepared by decoction or tea, sometimes paired with herbs such as Gou Qi Zi or Shan Yao. It is also traditionally infused in wine for seasonal warming use.

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