Dried Tianma Slices Gastrodia Root 250g Chinese Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient

Dried Tianma Slices, known in TCM as Tian Ma (天麻), from the tuber of Gastrodia elata. These dried slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with calming liver yang and easing internal wind in TCM theory. Naturally sweet and mildly neutral in nature, they are commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, or steeped as a simple herbal tea. This listing is for a food-grade dried botanical and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tian Ma (天麻) dried slices from Gastrodia elata tubers
• Carefully dried and selected whole slices with a clean natural appearance
• Traditionally valued in TCM for calming the liver and subduing wind
• Versatile form suitable for soups, decoctions, and herbal teas
• Convenient 250g resealable bag for regular household herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale yellowish to light brown with a firm, dense texture and slightly translucent edges. They carry a mild, earthy aroma, and when simmered or steeped they yield a light, subtly sweet and slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into nourishing chicken or pork bone soups
• Steeped as a mild single-herb tea
• Added to slow-cooked herbal decoctions
• Cooked into congee with rice and other gentle herbs

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Tian Ma has long been used in decoctions and food therapy, often paired with Gou Teng (钩藤) or Chuan Xiong (川芎) in classic formulas, or simmered with fish head and pork in household soups. It is traditionally associated with calming the liver, subduing wind, and supporting comfort in the head and limbs. Many families also add a few slices to congee or seasonal tonics during times of rest and recovery.

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