Dried Asparagus Root Tian Dong 500g Hand Selected Sulfur Free Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Asparagus Root, known in TCM as Tian Dong (天冬), from Asparagus cochinchinensis. This hand-selected root is a classic yin-nourishing herb used in traditional Chinese decoctions and soups. In TCM theory it is sweet and bitter with a cold nature, entering the Lung and Kidney channels. Traditionally associated with moistening dryness and supporting fluids, it is commonly simmered in herbal soups or decoctions.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Tian Dong (天冬), the dried root tuber of Asparagus cochinchinensis
• Hand-selected decoction pieces from Yunnan, a traditional growing region
• Sulfur-free processing for a cleaner traditional herbal ingredient
• Sweet-bitter, cold-natured herb in TCM theory entering Lung and Kidney channels
• Sold as a 500g food-grade agricultural product for decoctions and soups

Quality & Sensory

The dried root pieces are typically pale yellowish to light brown with a firm, slightly fibrous texture. They have a mild earthy aroma and a subtly sweet, faintly bitter taste when simmered in water or soup. Color and texture may vary slightly between batches as a natural agricultural product.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to Chinese herbal soups
• Cooked into nourishing congee
• Used in seasonal tonic food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Tian Dong is traditionally used in formulas that nourish yin and moisten dryness, often paired with Mai Dong (Ophiopogon) for Lung-related dryness. It is commonly simmered in water or added to soups and congee as a gentle food-grade tonic. Traditional preparations favor slow cooking to draw out its sweet-bitter properties.

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