Cynomorium Songaricum Slices Suo Yang Dried Herb for Tea Wine and Decoction 1000g

Dried Cynomorium Slices, known in TCM as Suo Yang (锁阳), from Cynomorium songaricum, the dried fleshy stem prepared by natural sun drying. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with warming the kidney yang and moistening the intestines, with a sweet taste and warm nature. Traditionally used in herbal teas, wine infusions, and decoctions. This is a food-grade raw botanical, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole slices of Suo Yang 锁阳, the dried fleshy stem of Cynomorium songaricum
• Sourced from Alashan, a traditional producing region for this desert botanical
• Naturally sun-dried with no further processing, sold as a raw food-grade herb
• Traditionally used in TCM for kidney yang support and intestinal moistening
• Suitable for herbal tea, wine infusion, and decoction preparations

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a reddish-brown to dark brown exterior with a lighter, fibrous inner section. The texture is firm and slightly starchy when dry, with a mild earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the taste is typically mildly sweet and starchy.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices in decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Steep in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Infuse in grain liquor or wine following traditional practice
• Add to slow-cooked soups or congee in small amounts

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Suo Yang is traditionally used to tonify kidney yang and moisten the intestines, often paired with herbs such as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉) in decoctions. It is also a folk favorite for wine infusions and winter tonics. Traditional preparation involves simmering slices alone or with complementary herbs, or steeping them in liquor for extended periods.

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