Tiger Milk Mushroom Hu Ru Jun 虎乳菌 Sliced Dried Herb for Soup and Decoction 500g Canister

Tiger Milk Mushroom, known in TCM as Hu Ru Jun (虎乳菌), is the dried sclerotium of Lignosus rhinocerus, a prized traditional Chinese herb. Sold as whole-form dried slices in a 500g canister, it is traditionally valued in herbal soup and decoction practice. In TCM theory it is associated with moistening and supporting respiratory wellness. Suitable for culinary herbal use; not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tiger Milk Mushroom dried slices in whole natural form
• Known in TCM as Hu Ru Jun 虎乳菌 from Lignosus rhinocerus
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal soups and decoctions
• Generous 500g canister suitable for regular culinary herbal use
• Sealed packaging with 12-month shelf life when stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale to light brown cut surface with a firm, dense texture and a mild earthy aroma. When simmered in soup or decoction, they typically yield a subtle, woody-earthy taste that blends well with other herbs and meats.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal chicken or pork soup
• Added to slow-cooked decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Used in nourishing congee recipes
• Incorporated into seasonal family culinary dishes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Hu Ru Jun has long been simmered in slow-cooked soups and decoctions, often paired with lean pork, chicken, or herbs such as Chuan Bei Mu. It is traditionally associated with respiratory comfort and moistening the lungs, and is commonly prepared during dry seasons or for family nourishing meals.

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