Dried Dendrobium Slices Shi Hu 250g Jar Huoshan Tie Pi Shi Hu Herbal Tea Slices for Daily Wellness

Dried Dendrobium Slices, known in TCM as Shi Hu (石斛), from Dendrobium species, prepared from the succulent stems and cut into thin slices. Sourced from Anhui and sun-dried in the traditional manner, these slices are a valued tonic herb in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Shi Hu is sweet in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with nourishing yin and supporting fluid balance. Enjoy as a tea, decoction, or culinary ingredient as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Shi Hu (石斛) dried stem slices from Anhui, China
• Thin-cut slices brew quickly and are easy to portion for daily use
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a yin-nourishing tonic herb
• Sun-dried processing with no added ingredients, 36-month shelf life
• Convenient 250g jar suitable for tea, soup, and congee preparation

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a golden to yellowish-green color with a firm, slightly glossy texture. Dried slices carry a mild grassy aroma, and brewed slices typically yield a light, subtly sweet and refreshing taste with a faintly sticky mouthfeel.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in soups with poultry or pork for traditional nourishment
• Add to congee or slow-cooked dishes for a mild herbal note
• Rebrew slices several times throughout the day

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Shi Hu has long been included in yin-nourishing decoctions and daily tonics, especially during dry seasons. Slices are commonly simmered in soups, steeped repeatedly as tea, or cooked into congee, sometimes paired with goji berries,麦冬 Ophiopogon, or American ginseng. It was historically prized among herbalists as a gentle herb for supporting fluid and stomach yin.

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