Dried Soft Cistanche Slices Rou Cong Rong 500g Alxa Inner Mongolia Sun Dried Whole Slices

Dried Soft Cistanche Slices, known in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), from Cistanche deserticola. These sun-dried slices from Alxa, Inner Mongolia, are a traditional edible herb valued in TCM theory as sweet and warm, entering the kidney and large intestine channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and congee. This food product is not a medicine and cannot replace drugs.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), Cistanche deserticola
• Sourced from Alxa, Inner Mongolia, a classic growing region
• Soft-textured sweet slices, sun-dried for a mild taste
• Traditional edible herb used in soups, congee, and decoctions
• 500g net weight, available in selected 50g cut portions

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically brownish to dark brown with a soft, slightly flexible texture and a mild sweet aroma. When decocted or simmered, they yield a gently sweet, earthy brew. Actual color and texture may vary by batch.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal soups
• Cooked into congee
• Added to traditional decoctions
• Used in seasonal tonic food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Rou Cong Rong is traditionally associated with the kidney and large intestine channels and is often used in warming tonic decoctions. It is commonly simmered with meats in soups, cooked into congee, or combined with other herbs in traditional formulas. Folk practice also pairs it with goji berries and Chinese yam in daily food preparations.

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