Dried Cynomorium Songaricum Slices Suo Yang 250g Alxa Origin Sun Dried Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Cynomorium Songaricum slices, known in TCM as Suo Yang (锁阳), from Cynomorium songaricum. These sun-dried decoction pieces originate from Inner Mongolia and are traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Suo Yang is considered sweet and warm, associated with the Kidney and Large Intestine channels. It is commonly prepared in decoctions, soups, or infused in liquor for traditional wellness use. This 250g can is a raw agricultural product, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Suo Yang (锁阳), Cynomorium songaricum
• Sourced from Alxa, Inner Mongolia, a traditional growing region
• Sun-dried slices suitable for decoction, soup, or liquor infusion
• 250g sealed can for convenient storage at room temperature
• Raw agricultural product with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically brownish-red to dark brown with a firm, slightly fibrous texture. They have a mild earthy aroma and a faintly sweet, astringent taste when decocted. Color and texture may vary slightly between batches due to natural sun drying.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to soups or stews
• Infused in liquor for traditional preparation
• Cooked in congee

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Suo Yang is traditionally used in formulas associated with warming and tonifying the Kidney yang. It is commonly decocted alone or paired with herbs such as Rou Cong Rong or Gou Qi Zi. Folk practice also includes infusing the slices in liquor or adding them to long-simmered soups and congee for seasonal nourishment.

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