Tie Pi Shi Hu Dried Dendrobium Slices 500g Traditional Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient

Dried Tie Pi Shi Hu slices, known in TCM as Dendrobium (铁皮石斛), from Dendrobium officinale stems. These thin cut slices are a prized traditional Chinese herb, traditionally associated with nourishing yin and supporting fluid balance. In TCM theory Dendrobium is sweet in flavor and slightly cold in nature, entering the stomach and kidney channels. Commonly simmered in teas, soups, and congee as part of everyday herbal wellness.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tie Pi Shi Hu cut into ready-to-use slices
• Botanical source Dendrobium officinale stem
• Traditionally valued in TCM for nourishing yin and generating fluids
• Slices release a characteristic gel-like texture when slow simmered
• Suitable for daily teas, soups, and congee preparations

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a yellowish-green to golden-brown color with a firm, slightly fibrous texture and a mild grassy aroma. When slow simmered, they typically release a light gelatinous mouthfeel with a subtle sweet, herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices slowly in water for a traditional gel-rich herbal tea
• Add to chicken, pork, or lean meat soups during the last hour of cooking
• Cook into rice congee alongside goji berries or lotus seeds
• Combine with other tonic herbs in slow-cooked decoctions

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Tie Pi Shi Hu has long been simmered alone or with herbs such as Mai Dong, Yu Zhu, or American ginseng to make nourishing teas and decoctions. It is also added to restorative soups and congee, especially in autumn and winter or during periods of fatigue. Slices are typically cooked longer than whole stems to draw out their gel-like character.

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