Tian Ma Slices (Gastrodia elata) — Yunnan Zhaotong Dried Gastrodia Rhizome, 60g Bottle
$7.93
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Description
Tian Ma Slices (Gastrodia elata) are the dried rhizome slices of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Tiān Má (天麻). Sourced from Zhaotong, Yunnan — a region long celebrated for its Gastrodia — and packed in a 60g bottle, Tian Ma has been prized for centuries as a calming, spirit-settling, and wind-extinguishing herb, used to relieve headaches, dizziness, spasms, tremors, numbness, and disorders of internal wind. Its nature is sweet, neutral, and balancing, making it gentle yet profoundly effective for soothing the Liver, anchoring yang, and harmonizing the nervous system.



Key Selling Points
- Zhaotong, Yunnan origin — a classic Gastrodia elata growing region
- Sulfur-free (无硫) processing for clean, natural slices
- Traditional calming, wind-extinguishing food herb
- Convenient 60g bottled format, factory direct supply
- Suitable for decoction, soup, and daily herbal tea



Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its ivory to pale yellowish color, firm yet slightly translucent texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices yield a gentle, slightly sweet infusion with a smooth, clean finish, and they soften nicely in long-simmered soups without turning bitter.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Rhizome Slices |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Tian Ma |
| Botanical Name | Gastrodia elata |
| Net Content | 60g per bottle |
| Origin | Zhaotong, Yunnan, China |
| Storage | Refrigerate; 12-month shelf life |



Usage Scenarios
- Herbal decoction and daily tea
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Medicinal food congee
- Seasonal nourishment blends
- Soup-pack ingredient



Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Tian Ma is decocted into soups, tonics, and longevity formulas to promote calm nerves, sharper mental clarity, and smoother movement of the limbs. It is a familiar ingredient in medicinal food soups, often paired with ingredients like goji berry, jujube, angelica, and pork or chicken, and it can also be brewed alone or blended into daily teas for gentle, steady support.

FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Tian Ma?
A: Tian Ma is the common Chinese name for the dried rhizome of Gastrodia elata, a traditional food herb highly regarded in TCM as a calming, wind-extinguishing botanical.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Tian Ma?
A: In TCM food wellness culture, Tian Ma enters the Liver channel and is traditionally used to calm Liver wind, anchor yang, and ease headaches and dizziness. It is prized as a gentle herb for soothing the nervous system.
Q: How do I use Tian Ma slices?
A: Rinse the slices and simmer them in soups or decoctions, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 × 12 × 13.5 cm |
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