Alxa Cistanche Slices Suoyang Pian Dried Herbal Slices for Tea Soup and Wine Soaking 500g

Dried Cistanche slices, known in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉) and also sold as Suoyang Pian (锁阳片), from Cistanche deserticola or Cistanche tubulosa. These sliced dried stems are a classic tonic herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, traditionally associated with sweet and salty flavors and kidney and large intestine channel entry. Commonly used to make herbal tea, soup, or wine infusions as part of daily wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Cistanche deserticola slices from Inner Mongolia Alxa region
• Known in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉) and Suoyang Pian (锁阳片)
• Dried stem slices suitable for tea, soup, or wine soaking
• 500g bagged dried herb product with 12-month shelf life
• Traditional tonic herb used in TCM wellness practices

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a brownish to dark brown color with a firm, slightly woody texture. Aroma is mild and earthy. When decocted or brewed, the liquid is typically mild with a subtle sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea
• Soup
• Decoction
• Wine soaking
• Congee

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Rou Cong Rong is traditionally used in decoctions and soups, often paired with herbs such as Gou Qi Zi or Shan Yao. It is also commonly soaked in wine or added to congee as part of traditional wellness routines. Traditionally associated with supporting kidney yang and nourishing the large intestine.

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