Tong Cao Rice Paper Pith Dried Herbal Slices 500g for Decoctions and Soups

Tong Cao (通草), the dried stem pith of Tetrapanax papyrifer, is a classic Chinese herbal material supplied here as light white sliced pieces. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the lung and stomach channels and is valued in herbal formulas. Commonly decocted with other herbs such as Wang Bu Liu Xing or Si Gua Luo. Store refrigerated and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Tong Cao (通草) stem pith slices from Tetrapanax papyrifer
• Light white pith pieces with a soft airy texture
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and herbal soups
• Often paired with Wang Bu Liu Xing, Lu Lu Tong, or Si Gua Luo
• 500g bulk pack suitable for herbal shops and home decoction use

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale white to ivory slices with a light, spongy, papery texture and a faint neutral aroma. When simmered in decoctions it contributes little flavor of its own, blending quietly into herbal soups and teas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Combined with Wang Bu Liu Xing or Si Gua Luo in formulas
• Prepared as a mild herbal tea with other botanicals

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Tong Cao is traditionally used in decoctions and soups, frequently combined with Wang Bu Liu Xing, Lu Lu Tong, and Si Gua Luo. It is a common ingredient in postpartum and lactation-support soup traditions and is often simmered with pork knuckle or fish for family-style herbal broths.

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