Freeze-Dried Shi Hu (Dendrobium officinale) — Huoshan Tiepi Shihu, Ready-to-Eat 80g

Freeze-Dried Shi Hu (Dendrobium officinale) is the freeze-dried stem of a highly revered traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shí Hú (石斛), specifically the Tiepi (铁皮) variety from Huoshan (霍山). For centuries, Tiepi Shihu has been prized as a yin-nourishing, fluid-generating, and stomach-soothing herb, traditionally used to moisten dryness, support throat comfort, and replenish body fluids. Its nature is sweet, slightly cold, and gently nourishing, making it a mild yet profoundly valued herb for supporting the Stomach and Kidney channels. This ready-to-eat freeze-dried form preserves the fresh stem's character in a light, convenient format.

Key Selling Points

• Huoshan Tiepi Shihu (Dendrobium officinale) variety
• FD freeze-dried to preserve fresh-stem character
• Ready-to-eat, no decoction required
• Traditional yin-nourishing food herb
• 80g pre-packaged box, refrigerated storage

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is freeze-dried (FD) to preserve the stem's pale green-to-ivory color, delicate fibrous texture, and faint fresh botanical aroma. In the mouth, the pieces offer a light crispness that softens into a subtle, mildly sweet and slightly mucilaginous feel, characteristic of premium Tiepi Shihu. When steeped in warm water, they release a gentle, clean, faintly sweet infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Ready-to-eat daily herbal snack
• Steeped in warm water as a simple herbal tea
• Added to soups and congee
• Blended with other food herbs for seasonal nourishment
• Convenient daily wellness routine

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Tiepi Shihu is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to nourish yin and support fluid balance, especially during dry seasons. It is a common ingredient in throat-soothing teas, where it pairs with ingredients like lily bulb, goji berry, and rock sugar. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and wolfberry for a light, mildly sweet infusion. The freeze-dried form allows it to be enjoyed directly or steeped without lengthy preparation.

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