Tong Tian Cao Dried Water Chestnut Stalk Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Tong Tian Cao (通天草), also called Di Li Geng (地栗梗), is the dried stalk of the water chestnut plant, Eleocharis dulcis. Sold as a raw Chinese herbal botanical, it is traditionally used in TCM decoctions and herbal teas. In TCM theory it is considered cool in nature with a mild flavor. Store refrigerated and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Tong Tian Cao stalks, a classic raw Chinese medicinal botanical
• Botanical source is the water chestnut plant, Eleocharis dulcis
• Known in TCM as Tong Tian Cao 通天草 or Di Li Geng 地栗梗
• Traditionally used in decoctions and cooling herbal teas
• Supplied as a 500g pack of dried edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically light yellowish-brown to pale straw in color with slender, hollow, segmented stalks that are dry and brittle. The aroma is mild and grassy, and when simmered the liquid typically tastes light, faintly sweet, and refreshing.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a light cooling herbal tea
• Add to soup or congee recipes in small amounts
• Combine with other TCM herbs for seasonal drinks

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Tong Tian Cao is the dried stalk of the water chestnut and is traditionally associated with clearing heat and promoting urination. It is commonly simmered with other cooling herbs such as Mao Gen or Lu Gen for summer herbal teas and decoctions. Folk households also add it to soups or congee during warm seasons.

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