Dried Gastrodia Slices Tian Ma 50g Jar Chinese Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Dried Gastrodia Slices, known in TCM as Tian Ma (天麻), from Gastrodia elata, the dried rhizome of the orchid family plant. In TCM theory, Tian Ma is neutral in nature with sweet flavor and traditionally associated with the Liver channel. These dried slices are commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or steeped as a mild herbal tea. Store sealed in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tian Ma dried rhizome slices from Gastrodia elata
• Sold as a 50g jar of ready-to-use dried herbal slices
• Traditionally valued in TCM for calming Liver yang and dispelling wind
• Convenient sliced form for decoctions, soups, and herbal teas
• Sealed jar packaging with a 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown to light tan slices with a firm, slightly translucent texture and a faint earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the slices typically yield a mild, subtly sweet and slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to soups and broths for traditional herbal cooking
• Steep slices in hot water as a mild herbal tea
• Incorporate into congee or slow-cooked dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tian Ma is traditionally used to extinguish wind and calm the Liver, and is a classic ingredient in formulas such as Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin. It is commonly paired with Gou Teng, Chuan Xiong, or Du Zhong in decoctions, or simmered with chicken or fish head in traditional soups. Traditionally associated with supporting comfort in the head and limbs during seasonal changes.

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