Dried Dendrobium Stem Slices Shi Hu 50g Premium Tiepi Shihu Slices for Soup and Tea

Dried Dendrobium Stem Slices, known in TCM as Shi Hu (石斛) or Tiepi Shihu, from Dendrobium officinale. These dried stem slices are a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient valued in TCM theory for their sweet, slightly cold nature and yin-nourishing properties. Traditionally used to support throat comfort and stomach yin, they are commonly simmered in soups, decocted as tea, or added to congee for daily wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Tiepi Shihu (铁皮石斛), the premium Dendrobium officinale variety
• Dried stem slices with a naturally rich, gelatinous texture when cooked
• Traditional TCM herb associated with yin nourishment and throat comfort
• Versatile form suitable for soups, decoctions, teas, and congee
• Sourced from Zhejiang and dried-sliced for convenient everyday use

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically pale yellow to greenish-yellow with a slightly translucent, fibrous texture. They have a mild, faintly sweet herbal aroma. When simmered or steeped, they release a soft gelatinous quality and a gentle, subtly sweet taste that blends well in soups and teas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal soups with lean meat or chicken
• Decocted as a daily herbal tea
• Cooked into congee for a nourishing breakfast
• Added to tonic broths during seasonal change
• Used in traditional home decoctions with other mild herbs

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shi Hu is traditionally associated with nourishing yin, clearing heat, and supporting stomach and lung yin. It is commonly simmered in soups, decocted alone or with herbs such as Gou Qi Zi and Yu Zhu, or added to congee. Folk practice often uses it during dry seasons or after illness to support throat comfort and overall wellness.

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