Cistanche Deserticola Rou Cong Rong Sliced Dried Herb 500g for Decoction and Herbal Wine

Cistanche slices, known in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), are cut from the succulent stems of Cistanche deserticola. This dried botanical is traditionally valued as a warming tonic herb in Chinese herbal practice, associated with the kidney channel in TCM theory. Sourced from Xinjiang, the slices are suitable for decoction, soup, or traditional herbal wine preparation. Store sealed in a cool dry place and refrigerate after opening.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Cistanche deserticola stems sliced for convenient decoction and infusion
• Known in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), a classic warming tonic herb
• Sourced from Xinjiang with an 18-month shelf life
• Sold as edible agricultural produce in a 500g pack
• Traditionally used in herbal wine, soups, and decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a brownish outer surface with a lighter, dense inner flesh and a firm, slightly fibrous texture. The aroma is typically mild and earthy, and long simmering yields a subtly sweet, faintly salty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Add to slow-cooked soups and stews
• Steep or infuse in traditional herbal wine
• Use in congee or seasonal tonic recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Rou Cong Rong is traditionally associated with tonifying kidney yang and moistening the intestines, and it has long been paired with herbs such as goji berry and cuscuta seed in tonic formulas. Traditionally, slices are simmered in decoctions, added to nourishing soups, or soaked in grain liquor for weeks before moderate consumption, especially in winter tonics.

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