Dried Cistanche Deserticola Slices Rou Cong Rong Whole Herb for Wine Soaking and Decoction 500g

Dried Cistanche slices, known in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), from Cistanche deserticola or Cistanche tubulosa. This Xinjiang-sourced stem is sliced for easy use in decoctions, soups, and traditional wine infusions. In TCM theory it is sweet, salty, and warm, entering the Kidney and Large Intestine channels. Traditionally used to support kidney yang and nourish essence and blood. Store in a cool, dry place and use as a food herb, not as a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), the dried stem of Cistanche species
• Sourced from Xinjiang, a classic production region for this herb
• Hard-textured whole stems sliced into convenient pieces
• Suitable for traditional wine soaking, decoction, and soup use
• 500g net weight with 250g sliced select-grade option

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically brownish-yellow to dark brown with a firm, slightly woody texture and a mild earthy aroma. After decoction or steeping, the liquid is typically light amber with a subtle sweet and slightly bitter herbal taste. Actual color and aroma may vary by batch.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional wine infusion with other herbs
• Decoction with goji berry and Chinese yam
• Added to slow-cooked soups or congee
• Daily herbal tea in small amounts

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Rou Cong Rong is traditionally used in decoctions and wine infusions, often paired with herbs such as goji berry, Chinese yam, or dogwood. It is also added to long-simmered soups and congee for its warming, nourishing qualities. Traditional formulas may include it in kidney-supporting and essence-nourishing preparations.

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