Dried Millettia Root Slices Niu Da Li 牛大力 Millettia speciosa Root TCM Herbal Soup Ingredient 500g
$7.17 – $13.21Price range: $7.17 through $13.21
Description
Dried Millettia Root Slices, known in TCM as Niu Da Li (牛大力), from Millettia speciosa. These sliced root pieces are sun-dried and traditionally valued in Cantonese herbal practice for their mild sweet taste and nourishing character. In TCM theory, Niu Da Li is associated with supporting the lungs and kidneys and is commonly added to slow-cooked soups. Suitable for adults seeking traditional herbal ingredients for daily cooking; consult a qualified practitioner before use.


Key Selling Points
- Authentic Niu Da Li 牛大力 root slices from Guangdong, China
- Botanical source Millettia speciosa, a classic southern Chinese soup herb
- Sun-dried whole root cut into convenient slices for easy decoction
- Traditionally associated with nourishing the lungs and kidneys in TCM
- Mild sweet flavor that blends well with pork, chicken, or other soup herbs


Quality & Sensory
Typically pale yellowish-brown slices with a firm, dense texture and faint starchy aroma. When slow-simmered, the root releases a naturally mild, sweet, earthy taste into the broth.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried herbal root slices |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 牛大力 |
| Pinyin | Niu Da Li |
| Botanical Name | Millettia speciosa |
| Plant Part | Root |
| Net Weight | 500 g (1 jin) |


Usage Scenarios
- Slow-cooked herbal soup with pork ribs or chicken
- Cantonese-style decoction with other tonic roots
- Herbal congee or broth for seasonal nourishment
- Culinary use in traditional southern Chinese recipes


Traditional Uses
In Cantonese folk practice, Niu Da Li is a familiar soup herb, often simmered for hours with pork bones, chicken, or fish together with herbs such as Chinese yam, lotus seed, or Solomon's seal. It is traditionally associated with moistening the lungs, strengthening the lower back and knees, and supporting vitality. Families commonly prepare it during humid seasons or after physical fatigue as part of everyday nourishing cuisine.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is dried root slices of Millettia speciosa, known in Chinese as Niu Da Li (牛大力), a traditional southern Chinese soup herb from Guangdong.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM tradition it is associated with nourishing the lungs and kidneys and is widely used in slow-cooked nourishing soups. It is a food ingredient, not a medicine.
Q: How do I prepare it?
A: Rinse the slices and add them to soups or decoctions, simmering with meat or other herbs for one to two hours until the broth turns mildly sweet.


Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Powdered bull dali, Powdered medium beef dali, Wooden cow vigorously |
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