Cistanche Deserticola Rou Cong Rong 500g Dried Inner Mongolia Herb for Decoction and Soup

Cistanche Deserticola, known in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), from Cistanche deserticola, is a dried succulent stem prized as a classic kidney-yang tonic herb. Sourced from Inner Mongolia's Alxa region, this 500g lot of new-crop slices is traditionally valued for warming and nourishing. In TCM theory it is sweet and salty in flavor and enters the kidney and large intestine channels. Store refrigerated and use in decoctions, soups, or herbal formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Inner Mongolia Alxa new-crop Cistanche, 500g pack
• Botanical source Cistanche deserticola, dried succulent stem
• Classic TCM kidney-yang tonic traditionally used to tonify yang and moisten the intestines
• Pairs traditionally with Suo Yang and Ba Ji Tian in herbal formulas
• Edible agricultural product suitable for decoction, soup, and congee preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried stems are brownish with a fleshy, slightly oily texture and scale-like leaf markings. The aroma is mildly sweet and earthy, and decocted liquid typically carries a soft, sweetish, slightly salty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other tonics
• Add to slow-cooked meat or bone soups
• Cook into nourishing congee
• Steep as a traditional herbal tea with goji or other herbs

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Rou Cong Rong is traditionally used to tonify kidney yang, benefit essence and blood, and moisten the intestines. It is commonly simmered in decoctions or added to soups, often paired with Suo Yang (锁阳) and Ba Ji Tian (巴戟天) for yang-supporting formulas, or with goji berry in daily tonics. It is also a popular ingredient in winter nourishing dishes.

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