Premium Suo Yang Cynomorium Songaricum Dried Herb 200g for Tonic Wine and Decoction

Premium Suo Yang (锁阳), known as Golden Suo Yang, from Cynomorium songaricum, a dried fleshy stem traditionally valued in TCM. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with a sweet taste and traditionally associated with the kidney, liver, and large intestine channels. Traditionally used in tonic wines, decoctions, and congee. Store frozen to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Suo Yang (锁阳) fleshy stem from Cynomorium songaricum
• Grade A whole piece typically 200-300g from a mature 10-year plant
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a kidney-tonifying herb
• Sun-dried and naturally processed with no further treatment
• Suited for tonic wine, decoctions, and herbal congee

Quality & Sensory

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

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Soak in grain liquor to prepare traditional herbal tonic wine
• Simmer in decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Add to slow-cooked soups or congee
• Slice and steep for a warming daily herbal tea

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Suo Yang is traditionally used to support kidney yang and moisten the intestines, and it is a classic ingredient in male tonic wines and decoction formulas. It is often paired with herbs such as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉) or Gou Qi Zi (枸杞) in slow-simmered soups and winter tonics.

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