Dried Smilax Glabra Slices Tu Fu Ling 500g Yunnan Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Smilax Glabra Slices, known in TCM as Tu Fu Ling (土茯苓), from Smilax glabra. These starchy, pale slices are cut from the dried rhizome and sun-dried in Yunnan. In TCM theory, Tu Fu Ling is considered sweet and bland in flavor with a neutral nature, traditionally associated with the liver and stomach channels. A classic raw herb for decoctions, soups, and daily herbal teas. This is a food-grade agricultural product, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tu Fu Ling (土茯苓) dried rhizome slices sourced from Yunnan
• Botanical identity Smilax glabra, a well-known traditional Chinese herb
• Starchy, floury texture slices cut from the dried rhizome
• Sun-dried whole slices suitable for decoction pieces and herbal soups
• Versatile raw herb for teas, congee, and seasonal wellness cooking

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale beige to light brown slices with a firm, starchy, floury texture and a mild earthy aroma. When simmered, the slices typically yield a light, slightly sweet and bland herbal taste with a smooth mouthfeel.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups with pork or poultry
• Brewed as a mild daily herbal tea
• Cooked into congee or herbal porridge

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tu Fu Ling is traditionally used in decoctions and medicinal soups, often paired with herbs such as Yi Yi Ren (Coix seed) or Hua Shi for dampness-related formulas. It is a familiar ingredient in Cantonese-style slow soups and seasonal cooling broths. The slices are typically simmered for an extended period to release their mild, starchy flavor.

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