Cistanche Slices Rou Cong Rong Dried Herb 500g for Decoction and Soup

Cistanche Slices, known in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), are cut from the succulent stems of Cistanche deserticola. This 500g bag of dried slices is a valued tonic herb traditionally associated with nourishing kidney yang and moistening the intestines. In TCM theory it is sweet and salty in flavor and warm in nature, entering the kidney and large intestine channels. Traditionally simmered in decoctions, soups, or wine, it is offered as a food-grade botanical for general wellness use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Cistanche slices supplied as a 500g resealable bag
• Botanical source Cistanche deserticola, a classic desert tonic herb
• Traditionally used in TCM to support kidney yang and intestinal moisture
• Cut slices are convenient for decoction, soup, or herbal wine
• Sourced from Xinjiang, a recognized producing region

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a brownish outer surface with a lighter, fleshy cut face and a dense, slightly fibrous texture. The aroma is mildly sweet and earthy, and slow decoction typically yields a subtly sweet, savory liquor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other tonic roots
• Add to slow-cooked soups and stews
• Steep slices for a traditional daily herbal tea
• Infuse in grain liquor for traditional herbal wine

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Rou Cong Rong is a gentle yang-tonifying herb often paired with goji berries, cuscuta seed, or achyranthes in decoctions and medicinal wines. It is also traditionally added to congee or meat soups, especially in autumn and winter, when it is valued for supporting vitality and easing dry intestines through its moistening nature.

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