Wild Tian Men Dong Dried Asparagus Root 500g TCM Herbal Decoction Pieces for Wine Infusion and Soup

Dried Wild Asparagus Root, known in TCM as Tian Men Dong (天门冬), from Asparagus cochinchinensis. These dried root tubers are sun-dried whole roots traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Tian Men Dong is sweet and slightly bitter in flavor with a cold nature, traditionally associated with the Lung and Kidney channels. Commonly used in decoctions, herbal wines, and soups. Store frozen to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Tian Men Dong (天门冬) dried root tubers in a 500g pre-packaged lot
• Botanical source is Asparagus cochinchinensis, a classic TCM root herb
• Sun-dried whole tubers with a traditional processing method of air-drying
• Traditionally used in TCM for herbal wine infusions, decoctions, and soups
• Cold-natured root traditionally associated with Lung and Kidney channels in TCM theory

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried tubers are yellowish-white to pale yellow with a semi-translucent, slightly sticky texture when fresh-dried. They have a mild, sweet aroma and a sweet, slightly bitter taste when simmered in decoctions or soups.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM roots
• Infuse in rice wine or baijiu for traditional herbal wine
• Add to slow-cooked soups and broths
• Use in congee or seasonal tonic recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Tian Men Dong is a classic Lung and Kidney tonic root often paired with Mai Men Dong (麦冬) or Bei Sha Shen in yin-nourishing decoctions. It is a traditional ingredient in autumn and winter tonic soups and is commonly steeped in wine as part of folk longevity formulas. Traditionally prepared by simmering the dried tubers until soft.

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