Dried Asparagus Root Tian Dong 天冬 500g Loose Bulk Yunnan TCM Herb

Dried Asparagus Root, known in TCM as Tian Dong (天冬), from Asparagus cochinchinensis. These loose dried root tubers are a classic yin-nourishing herb traditionally associated with the lung and kidney channels, with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor. Sourced from Yunnan and sold as an edible agricultural product, they are suitable for decoctions, herbal soups, and traditional formulas. This product is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tian Dong (天冬) dried Asparagus cochinchinensis root tubers from Yunnan
• Loose 500g bulk pack, with larger orders consolidated into single bags
• A classic TCM yin-nourishing herb traditionally linked to the lung and kidney channels
• Selected grade roots, sulfur-free and unsmoked processing
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal soups, congee, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically semi-translucent yellowish-white to amber tubers with a plump, slightly sticky texture when fresh-cut and firm when fully dried. The aroma is mildly sweet and herbal, and slow decoction typically yields a soft, gelatinous texture with a sweet, faintly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to nourishing soups with lean pork or chicken
• Cook into congee or dessert soups with lily bulb and snow fungus
• Use in classical TCM formulas alongside Ophiopogon and Rehmannia

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Tian Dong is traditionally used to nourish yin and moisten dryness, and it is traditionally associated with the lung and kidney channels. It commonly appears in decoctions and nourishing soups, often paired with Mai Dong (麦冬) or Bei Sha Shen (北沙参) in autumn and winter dryness recipes. It is also cooked into congee and sweet herbal soups in folk practice.

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