Tian Ma Dried Gastrodia Slices 500g Yunnan Zhaotong Xiaocaoba Gastrodia elata Root TCM Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient

Dried Gastrodia Slices, known in TCM as Tian Ma (天麻), from Gastrodia elata, the dried rhizome of the orchid family plant. Sourced from Yunnan Zhaotong Xiaocaoba and supplied as fresh-crop dried slices. In TCM theory, Tian Ma is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with calming liver yang and dispelling wind. Suitable for decoction, soup, tea, or grinding into powder.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tian Ma dried slices from Yunnan Zhaotong Xiaocaoba
• Botanical source Gastrodia elata, the dried rhizome used in TCM
• New-crop dried slices ready for decoction, soup, or powder
• Traditionally associated with calming liver yang and dispelling internal wind
• 500g pack sold as edible agricultural product with 18-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show pale yellow to light brown surfaces with a firm, slightly translucent texture. The aroma is typically mild and earthy, and decocted Tian Ma has a gentle, faintly sweet taste with a subtle herbal note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into herbal soups with poultry or pork
• Decocted as a traditional TCM herbal tea
• Ground into powder for daily herbal use
• Added to congee or seasonal wellness dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tian Ma is traditionally used in decoctions and soups, often paired with herbs such as Gou Teng or Chuan Xiong in classical formulas. It is also commonly simmered with chicken or fish head in folk cooking, and ground into powder for convenient daily use. Traditionally associated with calming the liver and addressing wind-related discomfort.

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