Tian Dong Asparagus Root 500g Dried Tian Men Dong Bulk Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient

Dried Asparagus Root, known in TCM as Tian Dong (天冬) or Tian Men Dong, from Asparagus cochinchinensis. These dried root tubers are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening dryness. In TCM theory they are sweet and bitter in flavor with a cold nature, entering the lung and kidney channels. Suitable for decoctions, herbal soups, and teas; consult a practitioner before regular use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tian Dong dried asparagus root tubers from China
• Botanical source Asparagus cochinchinensis with traditional TCM value
• Carefully dried whole roots ready for decoction or soup
• Traditionally used to nourish yin and generate fluids
• Convenient 500g bulk bag for home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically semi-translucent yellowish-white to yellowish-brown tubers with a plump, slightly sticky texture and a faint herbal aroma. When simmered, the roots typically soften and yield a mildly sweet, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to nourishing soups with other tonic roots
• Brew as a mild herbal tea with goji or ophiopogon
• Cook into congee for seasonal wellness dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tian Dong is traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lung, and generate fluids, and it is often paired with Mai Dong (麦冬) and Bei Sha Shen in autumn and winter decoctions. It is also a common ingredient in moistening soups and congee, and appears in classic formulas such as Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan.

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