Dried Black Gastrodia Slices Tian Ma 乌天马 500g Yunnan Herb for Decoction and Soup

Dried Black Gastrodia Slices, known in TCM as Tian Ma (天麻), from Gastrodia elata, the orchid rhizome prepared as dried decoction pieces. This 500g pack contains dark-skinned Wutianma slices sourced from Yunnan. In TCM theory, Tian Ma is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the Liver channel. Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas. Store refrigerated and use as a traditional herbal ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Black Gastrodia rhizome slices known in TCM as Tian Ma (天麻)
• Botanical source Gastrodia elata, a valued orchid rhizome
• Wutianma grade with dark skin, about 15 pieces per 500g
• Sliced form ready for decoction, soup, or grinding into powder
• Sourced from Yunnan and sold as edible agricultural produce

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a dark outer skin with pale yellowish-white flesh and a firm, dense texture. The aroma is typically mild and earthy, and decocted slices yield a subtle, slightly sweet taste with a faintly starchy character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to chicken or pork soups for traditional herbal cooking
• Cook into congee or porridge with grains
• Grind into powder for culinary or herbal use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tian Ma is traditionally associated with calming the Liver and extinguishing internal wind, and it appears in classic formulas such as Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin. Traditionally used in decoctions, steamed with chicken, or cooked into soups and congee, especially in seasonal tonics. It is commonly paired with Gou Teng, Chuan Xiong, or Dang Gui in traditional preparations.

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