Cistanche Deserticola Rou Cong Rong Dried Herb Root Wholesale Bulk Chinese Tonic Herb

Cistanche, known in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉) and also called Da Yun (大云), is the dried succulent stem of Cistanche deserticola. Sourced from Inner Mongolia and sold as a raw edible botanical by the kilogram, this warm, sweet and salty herb is traditionally associated with tonifying kidney yang and moistening the intestines. Store in a cool dry place away from moisture and pests.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Cistanche stems from Inner Mongolia origin
• Botanical source Cistanche deserticola with Chinese name Rou Cong Rong
• Warm sweet and salty herb traditionally used to tonify kidney yang
• Sold by the kilogram as a raw edible agricultural product
• Suitable for decoctions soups and herbal wine preparations

Quality & Sensory

Dried Cistanche stems typically show a brownish to dark brown surface with a dense fleshy texture and faint sugary aroma. When decocted the liquid is typically mildly sweet with a subtle salty undertone and a smooth earthy finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions with other tonifying herbs
• Added to slow-cooked meat soups and broths
• Steeped as a warming daily herbal tea
• Soaked in liquor for traditional herbal wine

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory Rou Cong Rong is a warm sweet and salty tonic traditionally associated with the kidney and large intestine channels. It is traditionally used to support yang and moisten dryness, and is commonly paired with herbs such as goji berry and cuscuta seed in tonifying formulas, or simmered into soups and congee during colder seasons.

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