Dried Tian Dong Asparagus Root 500g Peeled TCM Herb Tian Men Dong Asparagus cochinchinensis

Dried Tian Dong, known in TCM as Tian Men Dong (天门冬), is the peeled root tuber of Asparagus cochinchinensis. Traditionally categorized as sweet and bitter in flavor with a cold nature, it is associated with the Lung and Kidney channels in TCM theory. These semi-translucent to yellowish root tubers are supplied as a raw edible botanical for decoction, herbal soup, or tea preparation. Store sealed in a cool dry place and refrigerate after opening.

Key Selling Points

• Peeled Tian Men Dong root tubers supplied as a raw Chinese herbal botanical
• Botanical source is Asparagus cochinchinensis, a classic TCM root herb
• Traditionally valued in TCM for nourishing yin and moistening dryness
• Hand-peeled whole tubers in convenient 500g resealable bag
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal soups, congee, and daily herbal tea

Quality & Sensory

Typically the peeled tubers are plump and semi-translucent with a pale yellow to amber tone and a firm, slightly sticky texture when fresh-dried. They carry a mild grassy-sweet aroma, and simmered decoctions typically taste sweet with a faint bitter finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to nourishing soups with lean pork or chicken
• Cook into herbal congee or dessert soups
• Steep with other herbs as a mild daily herbal tea

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tian Dong is traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the Lung, and clear deficiency heat, and it often appears in autumn and winter tonics. It is commonly paired with Mai Dong (麦冬) in decoctions, simmered in restorative soups, or combined with lily bulb and rock sugar in dessert soups. Preparation traditionally involves simmering the tubers until soft before consumption.

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