Millettia Root Niu Da Li Dried Herb 500g Traditional TCM Soup Ingredient

Millettia Root, known in TCM as Niu Da Li (牛大力), from Millettia speciosa, is a dried root herb traditionally valued in southern Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with supporting the lungs and kidneys and is commonly simmered in nourishing soups. This 500g pack is a raw edible agricultural product for culinary use; store sealed in a cool dry place and keep away from children.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Niu Da Li (牛大力) dried root from Guangdong
• Botanical source Millettia speciosa, a classic southern Chinese soup herb
• Traditionally used in Cantonese tonic soups and slow-simmered broths
• Whole raw root form, 500g pack for culinary preparation
• Sealed packaging with 24-month shelf life when stored in a cool dry place

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried root pieces show a pale yellowish to light brown cut surface with a firm, dense texture and a faint starchy aroma. When slow-simmered in soup, they typically yield a mild, slightly sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Slow-simmered herbal pork or chicken soups
• Cantonese-style tonic broths with roots and beans
• Herbal congee or stewed dishes in seasonal cooking
• Combined with other soup herbs for family meal preparation

Traditional Uses

In southern Chinese folk practice, Niu Da Li is a familiar soup herb, traditionally simmered with pork bones, chicken, or lean meat along with ingredients such as poria, lotus seeds, or other roots. It is traditionally associated with nourishing the lungs and kidneys and with supporting strength and vitality. Families often prepare it in slow-cooked broths during humid seasons or after periods of fatigue.

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