Five Year Organic Cistanche Deserticola Slices Inner Mongolia Alxa 100g Dried Herbal Root

Dried Cistanche slices, known in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), from Cistanche deserticola. Sustainably grown for five years in Inner Mongolia Alxa under forest economy cultivation. In TCM theory, this herb is warm in nature, sweet and salty in flavor, and traditionally associated with the Kidney and Large Intestine channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and soups to support kidney yang and nourish essence. This 100g bagged dried agricultural product is suitable for daily herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Five-year cultivated Cistanche deserticola from Inner Mongolia Alxa
• Known in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉) with warm sweet-salty properties
• Dried whole slices in a convenient 100g resealable bag
• Traditionally associated with Kidney and Large Intestine channels
• Grown under forest economy cultivation for sustainable sourcing

Quality & Sensory

The dried slices typically show a brownish-yellow to dark brown color with a firm, slightly flexible texture. Aroma is mild and earthy. When decocted or simmered in soup, the liquid is typically mild, slightly sweet, and earthy in taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal soups with lamb or chicken
• Decocted as a single-herb tea
• Added to congee during cooking
• Combined with other tonic herbs in traditional formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Rou Cong Rong is traditionally used in decoctions and soups to support kidney yang, nourish essence and blood, and moisten the intestines. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Dang Shen, Gou Qi Zi, or Shan Yao in tonic soups. Folk practice often simmers the slices with meat or grains for seasonal winter nourishment.

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