Cistanche Slices Rou Cong Rong Dried Herb for Tonic Wine and Decoction 1000g Bag

Cistanche Slices, known in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), sourced from Cistanche deserticola. These dried succulent stem slices are a prized yang-tonifying herb traditionally associated with the kidney channel. In TCM theory they are sweet and salty in flavor and warm in nature. Traditionally used in tonic wines, decoctions, and soups. Store sealed and keep out of reach of children.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Cistanche slices from Alxa, a renowned producing region
• Botanical source Cistanche deserticola, known in TCM as Rou Cong Rong
• Oily flesh slices traditionally valued for kidney yang tonification
• Loose 1000g bag suited to tonic wine, decoction, and soup preparation
• Sold as a food-grade dried botanical with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a brownish exterior with darker, moist-looking flesh and fine radial texture. The cut surface is typically soft and slightly oily, with a mild, faintly sweet aroma. When decocted, the taste is typically mild, sweet, and slightly salty.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in grain liquor to prepare traditional herbal tonic wine
• Simmer in decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Add to slow-cooked soups and stews
• Use in congee or seasonal nourishing dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Rou Cong Rong is traditionally used to tonify kidney yang and benefit the essence and blood, and it is traditionally associated with supporting the lower back, knees, and intestines. It is commonly paired with herbs such as goji berry, cuscuta seed, or achyranthes in decoctions and tonic wines, and is a popular ingredient in winter nourishing soups and congee.

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