Cynomorium Songaricum Sliced Suo Yang Dried Herb Traditional TCM Supply 500g

Cynomorium slices, known in TCM as Suo Yang (锁阳), from Cynomorium songaricum, offered as naturally sun-dried whole-plant dried herb pieces. In TCM theory Suo Yang is sweet in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the kidney, liver, and large intestine channels. This wholesale-grade raw botanical is supplied as a food-grade agricultural product for decoction, soup, or culinary herbal preparation. Store sealed in a cool dry place; pregnant and nursing women should avoid use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Suo Yang (锁阳) dried herb slices supplied as raw botanical material
• Botanical source Cynomorium songaricum in traditional whole-form slices
• Naturally air and sun dried with no further processing
• Traditionally valued in TCM for kidney tonification and moistening the intestines
• Flexible multi-specification supply suitable for decoction soup and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a reddish-brown to dark brown exterior with a lighter yellowish-brown cut surface and a firm dense texture. The aroma is typically mild and earthy, and decocted liquid carries a subtly sweet slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions with other tonifying herbs
• Added to slow-cooked meat or bone soups
• Used in traditional medicinal congee recipes
• Incorporated into seasonal tonic wine or herbal paste preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Suo Yang is traditionally used to tonify kidney yang, benefit essence and blood, and moisten the intestines, and it is often paired with herbs such as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉) or Tu Si Zi (菟丝子) in classical decoctions. It is also a familiar ingredient in folk tonic soups and winter nourishing dishes across northwestern China and Mongolia.

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