Dried Cistanche Slices 205g Bottle 5 Year Inner Mongolia Alashan Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Cistanche Slices, known in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), from Cistanche deserticola. These large sliced decoction pieces come from Inner Mongolia Alashan and are packed in a 205g bottle. In TCM theory, Rou Cong Rong is sweet and salty in flavor, warm in nature, and traditionally associated with the Kidney and Large Intestine channels. It is commonly used in decoctions, soups, and herbal infusions, often paired with Suo Yang. This product is a food agricultural product and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), the dried stem of Cistanche deserticola
• Large slices from Inner Mongolia Alashan, a well-known production area
• 205g bottled format for convenient storage and daily use
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions, soups, and herbal teas
• Often paired with Suo Yang in traditional herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically brownish to dark brown with a slightly fibrous texture. They have a mild earthy aroma and a subtle sweet, slightly salty taste when decocted or brewed. Texture may soften after simmering.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction with other TCM herbs
• Added to soups or stews
• Brewed as a simple herbal tea
• Soaked in alcohol for traditional herbal wine

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Rou Cong Rong is traditionally used in decoctions and soups to support Kidney yang and nourish essence. It is often combined with Suo Yang, Gou Qi Zi, or Shan Yao in warming tonic formulas. Folk practice includes simmering the slices with meat or grains for congee, or steeping them in alcohol for seasonal herbal preparations.

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