Dendrobium Powder Shi Hu 石斛 Fine Ground Herbal Powder 500g Traditional TCM Wellness Supplement

Dendrobium Powder, known in TCM as Shi Hu (石斛), is a fine ground powder made from dried stems of Dendrobium, a prized orchid herb. In TCM theory, Shi Hu is sweet and slightly cold, traditionally associated with nourishing yin and supporting fluid balance. This 500g pack suits daily herbal routines, teas, and culinary blends. Not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Fine ground Dendrobium powder made from dried Shi Hu stems
• Botanical source Dendrobium, a classic orchid genus used in TCM
• Traditionally associated with nourishing yin and generating fluids
• Ultra-fine texture blends easily into teas, congee, and drinks
• 500g bulk-friendly pack sealed for freshness, sourced from Sichuan

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light yellowish-brown with a fine, smooth texture and a faint grassy, slightly sweet aroma. When stirred into warm water or congee, it typically has a mild, gently sticky taste with subtle herbal sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into warm water or tea as a daily herbal drink
• Blend into congee or soups during cooking
• Mix into smoothies or herbal powder formulas
• Use in seasonal wellness recipes with other tonic herbs

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Shi Hu has long been valued as a yin-nourishing herb, often simmered in decoctions, added to soups, or ground for use with other herbs. It is traditionally paired with herbs such as Mai Dong or Yu Zhu in fluid-nourishing formulas, and enjoyed as a gentle daily tea during dry seasons.

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