Cynomorium Songaricum Sliced Suo Yang Dried Herb for Tea Wine and Decoction 500g

Cynomorium, known in TCM as Suo Yang (锁阳), is the dried sliced stem of Cynomorium songaricum. These cut pieces are traditionally valued as a warming tonic herb. In TCM theory Suo Yang is sweet in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the kidney, liver, and large intestine channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions, infused in wine, or brewed as tea. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Cynomorium songaricum stem slices known in TCM as Suo Yang
• Traditional warming tonic herb valued in classical Chinese herbal practice
• Cut slice form convenient for decoction wine infusion or daily tea
• Sweet warm nature traditionally associated with kidney and liver channels
• 500g pack suitable for regular home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a reddish brown to dark brown exterior with a lighter yellowish inner flesh and a firm dense texture. The aroma is typically mild and earthy, and simmered slices yield a subtly sweet slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other tonic roots
• Steep slices in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Infuse in grain liquor for traditional herbal wine
• Add to slow cooked soups or congee in small amounts

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice Suo Yang is a classic kidney tonifying herb often paired with Rou Cong Rong and Ba Ji Tian in warming formulas. It is traditionally associated with supporting yang and moistening the intestines, and slices are commonly decocted, wine infused, or added to winter soups and congee.

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