Cynomorium Songaricum Suo Yang Dried Herb 500g Traditional TCM Herbal Supply

Dried Cynomorium Herb, known in TCM as Suo Yang (锁阳), from Cynomorium songaricum. This whole dried botanical is naturally sun-dried and sold as a raw herbal ingredient for food and traditional wellness use. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with sweet and warm properties and is commonly used in decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas. Store in a cool dry place and consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially for special populations.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Suo Yang (锁阳) botanical supplied as a raw food-grade herb
• Botanical source Cynomorium songaricum, naturally sun-dried without further processing
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its sweet and warm nature in herbal formulas
• 500g bulk pack suited to decoction pieces, soups, and herbal blending
• Sourced from Sichuan with a 12-month shelf life under cool dry storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark reddish-brown to brownish pieces with a firm, dense texture and a faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a mild, slightly sweet and astringent taste characteristic of this traditional herb.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups with meat or bones
• Blended into multi-herb tonic formulas
• Used in seasonal congee or culinary herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Suo Yang is traditionally used in decoctions and tonic soups, often paired with herbs such as Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche) or Goji berries in classical formulas. It has long been included in winter wellness cooking and folk herbal preparations, typically simmered slowly to extract its flavor into broths and teas.

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