Dried Gastrodia Slices Tian Ma 500g Yunnan Zhaotong Black Gastrodia Uncut Bulk Chinese Herbal Tea and Decoction Pieces

Dried Gastrodia Slices, known in TCM as Tian Ma (天麻), from Gastrodia elata, the dried rhizome of the orchid family plant. These uncut, unsulfured slices come from Zhaotong in Yunnan, a region traditionally prized for black gastrodia. In TCM theory, Tian Ma is associated with the liver channel and is traditionally used to calm internal wind. Suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal teas.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tian Ma (天麻) dried rhizome slices from Gastrodia elata
• Sourced from Zhaotong, Yunnan, a region traditionally known for black gastrodia
• New harvest, uncut and unsulfured dried slices
• Traditionally used in TCM to calm internal wind and support the liver channel
• 500g bulk pack suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

Typically firm and dense slices with a pale yellowish to light brown color and a subtle earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices typically yield a mild, slightly sweet and starchy taste with a smooth texture.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to slow-cooked soups such as chicken or pork bone soup
• Steep as a mild herbal tea with goji berries or chrysanthemum
• Cook into congee for a traditional seasonal dish

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tian Ma is traditionally used to extinguish internal wind and calm the liver, and it is a classic ingredient in formulas such as Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin. It is commonly paired with Gou Teng (钩藤), Ju Hua (菊花), and Chuan Xiong (川芎) in decoctions, or simmered with fish head or chicken in folk soups. Traditionally associated with seasonal use in spring and with supporting head comfort.

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