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 treasured herb for the Stomach, Kidney, and Lung channels. This FD freeze-dried format preserves the fresh stem's character in a convenient ready-to-eat form.

Key Selling Points

• Huoshan Tiepi Shihu (Dendrobium officinale) food herb
• FD freeze-dried to preserve fresh-stem character
• Ready-to-eat, no decoction required
• 80g pre-packaged box, 12-month shelf life
• Sourced from Anhui, non-imported origin

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is freeze-dried (FD) to preserve the stem's pale green-gold color, crisp yet slightly chewy texture, and delicate fresh herbal aroma. In the mouth, the pieces release a mild, subtly sweet, slightly viscous fluid characteristic of premium Tiepi Shihu, with a clean, refreshing finish and no harsh bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Ready-to-eat daily herbal snack
• Brewed as a light daily herbal tea
• Added to soups and congee
• Paired with goji berry or chrysanthemum in tea blends
• Seasonal nourishment during dry weather

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Tiepi Shihu is decocted or steeped into daily teas, simmered in soups and congee, and included in gentle longevity formulas to nourish yin and support fluid balance. It is a classic companion to goji berry, chrysanthemum, and lily bulb in seasonal tea blends, and is often enjoyed during dry autumn and winter months. The freeze-dried form allows it to be chewed directly or brewed without lengthy decoction.

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