Cordyceps Sinensis Dong Chong Xia Cao Whole Dried Caterpillar Fungus Gift Box 60 Pieces Culinary Herbal Tonic

Cordyceps, known in TCM as Dong Chong Xia Cao (冬虫夏草), is the dried whole fruiting body complex of Cordyceps sinensis, a caterpillar fungus traditionally sourced from high-altitude regions of China. In TCM theory it is considered sweet in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the lung and kidney channels. This fully dried whole-grass grade is suited to culinary preparation such as simmering in soups or steeping in warm water. Not suitable for children.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Cordyceps sinensis caterpillar fungus in traditional whole-grass form
• Known in TCM as Dong Chong Xia Cao (冬虫夏草) with established traditional value
• Approximately 3 pieces per gram with 60 pieces per wooden gift box
• Fully dried for convenient culinary simmering or steeping
• Traditionally associated with lung and kidney channels in TCM theory

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to yellow-brown with a slender segmented body and a darker stroma extending from the head. The texture is dry and firm yet slightly brittle, with a mild earthy mushroom-like aroma. When simmered, it typically yields a light golden infusion with a subtle savory taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered slowly in chicken, duck, or pork soups
• Steeped in hot water as a traditional herbal infusion
• Added to congee or slow-cooked broths in small amounts
• Presented in a wooden gift box for seasonal gifting

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Cordyceps is commonly simmered with poultry, lean meats, or duck to make nourishing soups, or steeped alone in warm water. It is traditionally paired with ingredients such as American ginseng, goji berries, or red dates in tonic broths. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with supporting the lung and kidney channels and is often used during colder seasons as part of a nourishing diet.

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