Tian Dong Slices (Asparagus cochinchinensis) — Sichuan Dried Food Herb, Sulfur-Free

Tian Dong Slices (Asparagus cochinchinensis) are the dried root tuber slices of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Tiān Dōng (天冬), also called Cochinchina Asparagus Root. For centuries, Tian Dong has been prized as a yin-nourishing, fluid-generating herb used to moisten dryness, support the Lungs and Kidneys, and gently clear deficiency heat. Its nature is sweet, bitter, and slightly cold, making it a cooling yet nourishing herb for seasonal dryness and daily wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional yin-nourishing food herb
• Sourced from Sichuan, naturally sun-dried
• Sulfur-free, new-crop quality
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• 500g value pack for daily use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its pale yellowish-white color, firm yet slightly translucent texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted or simmered, the slices soften and release a gentle, subtly sweet flavor with a smooth, slightly viscous mouthfeel, adding nourishing body to broths and teas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal dry-season nourishment
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Tian Dong is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment during dry seasons. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Ophiopogon (Mai Dong), lily bulb, and goji berry. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other mild herbs for a light, subtly sweet infusion.

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