Dried Dendrobium Stem Fengdou 5 Year Shi Hu 30g Bottle for Decoction and Tea

Dried Dendrobium Stem Fengdou, known in TCM as Shi Hu (石斛) and Tie Pi Feng Dou, from Dendrobium officinale. This 5-year cultivated stem product is sold as coiled Fengdou pieces in a 30g bottle. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with sweet, slightly cold nature and Stomach and Kidney channel entry. Traditionally used in decoctions, teas, and nourishing soups. This food product is not a medicine and does not replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Tie Pi Feng Dou, the coiled stem form of Dendrobium officinale
• Sourced from Zhejiang and cultivated for about 5 years before processing
• Sold as dried coiled stem pieces in a 30g bottle
• Traditionally used in TCM-style decoctions, teas, and soups
• Stored in a cool dry place with a stated 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Dendrobium Fengdou typically appears yellowish-green to golden-brown with a firm, fibrous coiled texture. The aroma is mild and grassy. After long simmering or brewing, the liquid is typically light and subtly sweet with a soft mucilaginous mouthfeel.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in water as a traditional herbal decoction
• Brewed alone or with other herbs as a daily herbal tea
• Added to nourishing soups or stews
• Cooked into congee or sweet dessert soups

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shi Hu is traditionally associated with nourishing Yin and supporting body fluids. Fengdou is commonly simmered slowly in water, sometimes with American ginseng, goji berry, or jujube, and may also be added to soups or congee. It is often used in seasonal dry-weather food routines and daily nourishing teas.

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