Tu Fu Ling Dried Smilax Root Slices 500g Hunan Origin for Soup and Tea

Dried Smilax Root Slices, known in TCM as Tu Fu Ling (土茯苓), from Smilax glabra. These hand-cut medium slices are made from Hunan-grown smilax rhizome, processed without sulfur fumigation. In TCM theory, Tu Fu Ling is neutral in nature with sweet and bland flavor, traditionally associated with the liver and stomach channels. Traditionally used in soups and herbal teas. Store in a cool dry place away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tu Fu Ling 土茯苓 dried smilax root slices from Hunan
• Botanical source Smilax glabra rhizome cut into medium slices
• Hand-cut pieces processed without sulfur fumigation
• Neutral and bland in TCM nature, traditionally used in soups and teas
• 500g one-jin pack suitable for household decoction and daily herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale brown to reddish-brown exterior with a lighter, fibrous cut surface and a firm dry texture. The aroma is typically mild and starchy with a faint earthy note. When simmered, the liquid typically turns light amber with a bland, slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in soup with pork bones or lean meat for a traditional Cantonese-style herbal broth
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea, alone or with other herbs
• Add to slow-cooked decoctions in humid seasons
• Combine with other TCM soup herbs for family-style cooking

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Tu Fu Ling is a common soup and tea herb, especially in southern China where it is simmered with pork bones, turtle, or mung beans. It is traditionally associated with clearing dampness and supporting joint comfort in TCM theory. It is also a classic ingredient in herbal tea blends and seasonal broths during warm, humid months.

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