Tie Pi Shi Hu Dendrobium Officinale Feng Dou 500g Dried Herb for Tea and Soup

Tie Pi Shi Hu (铁皮石斛), known as Dendrobium, from Dendrobium officinale, is a prized TCM herb traditionally processed into feng dou spiral stems. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with nourishing yin and supporting fluid balance. Traditionally simmered in tea, soup, or congee as part of daily herbal wellness.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tie Pi Shi Hu (铁皮石斛) from Zhejiang, a classic TCM yin-nourishing herb
• Botanical source Dendrobium officinale, traditionally processed into feng dou spiral form
• Traditional craft processing with no deep refinement, sold as a raw agricultural product
• Versatile for daily tea, slow-cooked soup, congee, and herbal decoctions
• Wholesale-friendly 500g pack suitable for regular herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden to yellowish-green spiral stems with a compact, twisted feng dou shape and a firm, dry texture. The aroma is typically mild and grassy. When simmered, the liquid is typically light with a subtle sweet, slightly sticky taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in water for a daily herbal tea
• Add to slow-cooked soups with poultry or pork
• Cook into congee or rice porridge
• Use in traditional herbal decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tie Pi Shi Hu is traditionally valued for nourishing yin and generating fluids, and it is often included in daily wellness routines. It is commonly simmered alone or with herbs such as Mai Dong (麦冬) and Yu Zhu (玉竹) in tea or soup, and is also added to congee. Traditionally enjoyed in dry seasons or as a gentle daily tonic.

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