Tian Dong Asparagus Root Dried Chinese Herb 50g Bottle for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Dried Asparagus Root, known in TCM as Tian Dong (天冬), from Asparagus cochinchinensis. These dried root tubers are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient, traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening dryness in TCM theory. Sweet and slightly bitter in flavor with a cold nature, they are commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or herbal teas. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use as part of a balanced traditional wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tian Dong (天冬) dried asparagus root tubers from mainland China
• Botanical source Asparagus cochinchinensis, a classic TCM root herb
• Sun-dried and air-dried processing with no further refining
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish yin and generate fluids
• Convenient 50g bottled format suitable for decoction pieces and daily herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically semi-translucent yellowish-white to yellow-brown tubers with a firm, slightly sticky texture and a subtle herbal aroma. When simmered, the root typically yields a mild, sweet yet slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to slow-cooked soups with other tonic herbs
• Brew as a mild herbal tea with goji or other botanicals
• Use in congee or culinary herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tian Dong is traditionally associated with nourishing yin, moistening the lungs, and generating fluids, and it enters the lung and kidney channels in classical theory. It is commonly paired with Mai Dong (麦冬) in decoctions, simmered in nourishing soups, or included in autumn and winter wellness recipes where dryness is a concern.

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