Dried Dendrobium Shi Hu Herbal Tea 50g Jar Traditional TCM Wellness Herb

Dried Dendrobium, known in TCM as Shi Hu (石斛), from Dendrobium species, offered as selected small-grade dried stem pieces in a 50g jar. In TCM theory, Shi Hu is traditionally associated with nourishing yin and supporting fluid balance. Traditionally simmered as tea or decoction. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Selected small-grade dried Dendrobium stem pieces in a 50g jar
• Known in TCM as Shi Hu (石斛), a classic yin-nourishing herb
• Sun-dried processing with a 12-month shelf life
• Traditionally simmered alone or with Ophiopogon Mai Dong for herbal tea
• Sourced from Anhui and supplied as a food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden to yellowish-brown dried stem segments with a firm, slightly sticky texture. The aroma is mildly grassy and sweet, and a slow simmer typically yields a light, subtly sweet, faintly viscous infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Slow-simmered as a daily herbal tea
• Added to herbal decoctions with Mai Dong or other yin-nourishing herbs
• Simmered into nourishing soups with lean meat or poultry
• Used in seasonal wellness cooking during dry weather

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shi Hu is traditionally valued for nourishing yin, supporting fluid balance, and clearing mild internal heat. It is commonly slow-simmered alone for a long period to extract its naturally viscous qualities, or paired with Mai Dong (麦冬) and other moistening herbs in decoctions and soups. It is also a traditional ingredient in congee and restorative broths, especially during dry seasons.

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