Dried Cistanche Root Slices Rou Cong Rong 100g Bottle for Tea and Wine Soaking

Dried Cistanche Root Slices, known in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), from Cistanche deserticola. These sliced stems are a classic Chinese herbal tonic traditionally used to support kidney yang and nourish essence. In TCM theory, the herb is warm, sweet and salty, entering the kidney and large intestine channels. The slices are commonly simmered in water, added to soups, or soaked in wine for traditional wellness preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), the dried stem of Cistanche deserticola
• Sliced form ready for decoction, tea, soup, or traditional wine soaking
• Warm sweet-salty TCM nature associated with kidney and large intestine channels
• Packaged in a resealable bottle for convenient storage
• Traditionally paired with Suo Yang in classic kidney-tonifying formulas

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically brownish-yellow to dark brown with a firm, slightly fibrous texture. They have a mild earthy aroma and a subtle sweet, slightly salty taste when simmered. Color and texture may vary slightly between batches due to natural botanical variation.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Added to soups or congee
• Soaked in wine for traditional preparation
• Brewed as a daily herbal tea

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Rou Cong Rong is traditionally used in decoctions and soups to support kidney yang and nourish blood and essence. It is often paired with Suo Yang, Gou Qi Zi, or Shan Yao in warming tonic formulas. Folk preparations include simmering the slices with meat in soup or steeping them in wine for seasonal winter wellness.

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