Dried Suo Yang Cynomorium Whole and Sliced Herb Xinjiang Origin 500g Bag

Dried Suo Yang (锁阳), known in TCM as Cynomorium songaricum, is a fleshy succulent stem herb supplied as whole pieces or slices from Xinjiang. Traditionally associated with tonifying kidney yang and benefiting essence and blood in TCM theory, it is commonly used in decoctions, soups, and herbal wine. This is a raw food-grade botanical, not a medicine, and should be used under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Suo Yang (锁阳) dried herb sourced from Xinjiang
• Botanical identity Cynomorium songaricum, fleshy stem form
• Available as whole pieces or cut slices for flexible preparation
• Traditionally valued in TCM for kidney yang tonification and essence support
• Supplied as a 500g food-grade raw botanical bag

Quality & Sensory

Typically reddish-brown to dark brown with a firm, dense texture and slightly oily cross-section. The aroma is mildly earthy and sweet, and decocted slices typically yield a subtly sweet, warming taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions with other tonifying herbs
• Added to slow-cooked meat or bone soups
• Steeped for traditional herbal wine infusions
• Used in congee or seasonal tonic recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Suo Yang is traditionally used to tonify kidney yang, strengthen sinews and bones, and moisten the intestines. It is often paired with herbs like Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉) or Ba Ji Tian (巴戟天) in yang-tonifying decoctions, or simmered into nourishing winter soups and herbal wines. Traditionally associated with supporting vitality and joint comfort in classical formulas.

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