Premium Dried Dendrobium Shi Hu 石斛 Tea Herb 500g Natural Sun Dried Stems for Brewing and Decoction

Dried Dendrobium, known in TCM as Shi Hu (石斛), from Dendrobium species stems. These sun-dried stem sections are a classic Chinese herbal botanical traditionally valued for nourishing yin and supporting fluid balance. In TCM theory Shi Hu is sweet and slightly cold, entering the stomach and kidney channels. Traditionally simmered as tea, decoction, or soup ingredient for daily herbal wellness.

Key Selling Points

• Premium grade new-crop dried Dendrobium stems sold as a 500g prepacked herb
• Botanical source is Dendrobium, known in TCM as Shi Hu (石斛)
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish yin and generate fluids
• Sun-dried whole stem form suitable for tea, decoction, and soup
• Free grinding service available so it can be enjoyed as powder

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden yellow to yellowish-brown with firm, slightly twisted stem sections and a faint herbal aroma. When simmered, Shi Hu typically yields a mild, subtly sweet and slightly sticky taste with a light vegetal note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a daily herbal tea or infusion
• Add to slow-cooked soups with lean meat or poultry
• Include in traditional herbal decoctions
• Grind into powder for adding to congee or warm drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Shi Hu is traditionally associated with nourishing stomach yin, promoting fluid production, and clearing mild deficiency heat. It is commonly simmered alone or paired with herbs such as Mai Dong, Yu Zhu, or American ginseng in tonifying decoctions and nourishing soups. Families often add it to autumn and winter soups or brew it as a gentle daily tea during dry seasons.

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