Cynomorium Songaricum Sliced Suo Yang 500g Dried Herbal Slices for Decoction and Tea

Cynomorium Slices, known in TCM as Suo Yang (锁阳), from Cynomorium songaricum, are dried sliced pieces of the fleshy stem of this desert parasitic plant. Traditionally associated with tonifying kidney yang and benefiting essence and blood in TCM theory, Suo Yang is considered warm in nature with a sweet taste. These ready-to-use slices are suited for decoctions, herbal soups, and traditional tonifying formulas. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Cynomorium songaricum stem slices known in TCM as Suo Yang (锁阳)
• Sourced from Inner Mongolia, a recognized region for Alxa golden Suo Yang
• Traditionally used in TCM to tonify kidney yang and moisten the intestines
• Conveniently sliced form for decoctions, soups, and herbal teas
• 500g value pack of unprocessed raw herb slices

Quality & Sensory

Suo Yang slices typically appear reddish-brown to dark brown with a dense, firm texture and subtle cross-section markings. They carry a mild earthy aroma, and when simmered they yield a slightly sweet, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other tonifying herbs
• Add to slow-cooked meat or bone soups
• Brew as a traditional herbal tea with goji berries
• Use in congee or medicinal wine preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Suo Yang has long been used in kidney-yang tonifying formulas, often paired with herbs such as Rou Cong Rong and Goji berries. It is also traditionally added to nourishing soups and stews, particularly in winter, and has been used in folk preparations for supporting vitality and easing dry intestines.

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