Tian Dong Asparagus Root Dried Chinese Herb Tiandong Yunnan Origin for Decoction and Tea

Dried Asparagus Root, known in TCM as Tian Dong (天冬), from Asparagus cochinchinensis. These selected tuberous roots are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening dryness. In TCM theory, Tian Dong is sweet and bitter in flavor with a cold nature, entering the lung and kidney channels. Supplied as a raw edible agricultural product for decoction, tea, or culinary herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Selected-grade Tian Dong tuberous roots sourced from Yunnan
• Botanical source Asparagus cochinchinensis, a classic TCM herb
• Traditionally used to nourish yin and generate fluids
• Whole dried roots suitable for decoction, herbal tea, and soups
• Sold as a raw edible agricultural product in a resealable pouch

Quality & Sensory

Typically semi-translucent yellowish-white to yellowish-brown roots with a plump, slightly sticky texture and a faint herbal aroma. When simmered, the decoction is typically mild and slightly sweet with a subtle bitter finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a mild herbal tea with other yin-nourishing herbs
• Add to slow-cooked soups and congee
• Use in seasonal culinary herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tian Dong is traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lung, and generate fluids, and it often appears in formulas for dry cough, thirst, and constipation patterns. It is commonly paired with Mai Dong (麦冬) or Bei Sha Shen in decoctions and autumn-winter soups, and is also simmered into congee or herbal teas during dry seasons.

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