Dried Tianma Slices Gastrodia Root 100g Wild-Crafted Yunnan Zhaotong Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient

Dried Gastrodia Slices, known in TCM as Tian Ma (天麻), from Gastrodia elata, the dried rhizome of the orchid family plant. Sourced from Yunnan Zhaotong, a region traditionally prized for gastrodia, these slices are dried for convenient use. In TCM theory, Tian Ma is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with calming liver yang and dispelling wind. Store in a cool dry place and use as part of traditional herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tian Ma (天麻) dried rhizome slices from Gastrodia elata
• Sourced from Yunnan Zhaotong, a region traditionally renowned for gastrodia
• Carefully dried and sliced for easy decoction, soup, or tea preparation
• In TCM theory traditionally associated with calming liver yang and extinguishing wind
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product with 100g bagged packing

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellow to light brown color with a firm, slightly translucent texture. Dried gastrodia typically carries a mild, earthy aroma, and when simmered it yields a subtle, slightly sweet and starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal soups with poultry or pork
• Added to slow-cooked decoctions in TCM practice
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea alongside other botanicals
• Incorporated into congee or seasonal tonic dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Tian Ma has long been used in decoctions and soups, traditionally associated with calming the liver and addressing wind-related discomfort. It is a classic ingredient in formulas such as Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin, often paired with Gou Teng (钩藤, Uncaria). Home cooks commonly add slices to chicken or fish head soups, especially in autumn and winter, or simmer them with other herbs for a traditional tonic dish.

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