Dried Cistanche Slices from Inner Alashan for Herbal Tea Soup and Tonic Use 500g

Dried Cistanche slices, known in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), from Cistanche deserticola, are cut from the succulent stem of this desert plant. In TCM theory, Rou Cong Rong is sweet and salty in flavor, warm in nature, and traditionally associated with the kidney and large intestine channels. These sulfur-free slices from Inner Mongolia Alashan are commonly used in decoctions, teas, soups, and tonic wines for traditional male wellness support.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), the dried stem of Cistanche deserticola
• Sourced from Inner Mongolia Alashan, a traditional growing region for this desert herb
• Sulfur-free processing preserves the natural color and mild aroma of the slices
• Cut into small slices that are convenient for tea, decoction, soup, and wine preparation
• 500g bagged supply suitable for regular traditional herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically brownish to dark brown with a slightly glossy surface and a firm, somewhat leathery texture. They have a mild earthy aroma and a faintly sweet, slightly bitter taste when decocted or brewed. Sulfur-free processing means the color is generally more natural and less uniform than sulfur-treated pieces.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a single-herb decoction or tea
• Added to herbal soups with goji berries and other tonic ingredients
• Used in traditional tonic wine preparation
• Cooked into congee for a warming traditional dish

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Rou Cong Rong is traditionally used in formulas associated with kidney yang support and moisture for the intestines. It is commonly decocted alone or combined with goji berries, Chinese yam, or other tonic herbs in soups and congee. Traditional preparations often simmer the slices slowly to extract their properties, and some households use them in tonic wines for seasonal male wellness routines.

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