Dried Cistanche Slices 205g Round Jar Fresh Dried Cistanche for Soup and Wine Soaking

Dried Cistanche Slices, known in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), from Cistanche deserticola. These fresh-dried stem slices come in a 205g round jar and are traditionally used in TCM as a warming, sweet-toned herb associated with the kidney and large intestine channels. Traditionally valued for supporting vitality and moistening the intestines, they are commonly added to soups, decoctions, or wine infusions as part of daily herbal nourishment.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), Cistanche deserticola stem slices
• Fresh-dried slices in a convenient 205g round jar
• Traditionally associated with kidney and large intestine channel support
• Commonly used in soups, decoctions, and wine infusions
• Sourced from Ningxia and stored refrigerated after opening

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically light brown to tan with a slightly fibrous, firm texture. They have a mild earthy aroma and a subtly sweet, bland taste when simmered in soups or decoctions. Color and texture may vary slightly between batches.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Added to soups and broths
• Simmered in herbal decoctions
• Soaked in wine for traditional infusions
• Cooked in congee

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Rou Cong Rong is traditionally used to warm and support kidney yang and to moisten the intestines. It is commonly simmered in soups with meats or other herbs, added to congee, or soaked in wine for daily tonic preparations. Traditional formulas often pair it with herbs such as Gou Qi Zi or Shan Yao.

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