Tong Cao Slices (Tetrapanax papyrifer) — Dried Food-Herb Decoction Pieces, 500g Bulk

Tong Cao Slices (Tetrapanax papyrifer) are the dried stem-pith slices of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Tōng Cǎo (通草), also called Rice-paper Plant Pith. For centuries, Tong Cao has been prized as a gentle, bland-natured herb used to promote fluid movement, support lactation, and ease dampness-related sluggishness. Its nature is sweet, bland, and slightly cold, making it a mild yet effective herb for clearing damp-heat and smoothing the flow of fluids through the body.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb decoction pieces
• Dried Tong Cao stem-pith slices
• Tetrapanax papyrifer
• 500g bulk pack, one jin per unit
• Clean, new-crop quality from Jiangsu

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale white to ivory color, light spongy texture, and faint, neutral aroma. When decocted, the slices soften and release a mild, almost tasteless infusion with a subtle sweetness, blending quietly into soups and teas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Tong Cao is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support fluid movement and daily nourishment. It is a common ingredient in postpartum soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like dang gui, astragalus, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other mild herbs for a light, neutral infusion.

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