Dried Cynomorium Songaricum Whole Roots Suo Yang 500g Warming Herbal Tonic for Tea and Soup

Dried Cynomorium Songaricum whole roots, known in TCM as Suo Yang (锁阳), from Cynomorium songaricum. This 500g bag contains 4-5 whole roots per jin, sourced from Inner Mongolia and traditionally used as a warming yang tonic. In TCM theory it is sweet and warm, entering the kidney and large intestine channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, teas, and soups for gentle autumn and winter nourishment.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Suo Yang roots from Cynomorium songaricum
• 500g bag containing approximately 4-5 roots per jin
• Sourced from Inner Mongolia Alxa region
• Traditionally used as a warming kidney yang tonic in TCM
• Suitable for tea, decoction, or soup preparation

Quality & Sensory

The dried roots are typically dark brown to reddish-brown with a firm, woody texture and a mild earthy aroma. When decocted or steeped, the liquid is typically light amber with a subtle sweet and earthy taste. Texture softens slightly after prolonged simmering.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a solo decoction or tea
• Added to herbal soups with other tonic herbs
• Combined with Rou Cong Rong in warming decoctions
• Used in congee for autumn and winter nourishment
• Soaked in alcohol for traditional tincture preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Suo Yang is traditionally used to warm and tonify kidney yang, support essence, and moisten the intestines. It is commonly decocted alone or paired with Rou Cong Rong, Gou Qi Zi, or Shan Yao in warming soups and congee. Folk practice often simmers the whole root for 30-60 minutes to extract its properties, especially during colder months.

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