Fresh Gastrodia Root Yunnan Xiaocaoba Tian Ma 500g Wild Grown High Mountain Fresh Dug

Fresh Gastrodia Root, known in TCM as Tian Ma (天麻), from Gastrodia elata, is a fresh rhizome dug from high-mountain Yunnan soil. In TCM theory it is sweet and neutral, entering the Liver channel, and is traditionally associated with calming the liver and easing wind-related patterns. Supplied as fresh whole rhizomes with natural soil, it is commonly prepared in soups or decoctions.

Key Selling Points

• Fresh Gastrodia elata rhizomes from Yunnan Xiaocaoba high-mountain growing areas
• Known in TCM as Tian Ma (天麻), a classic liver-calming herb
• Dug fresh and shipped with natural soil to help preserve freshness
• Whole fresh rhizomes suitable for soup, decoction, or congee
• Available in 500g and 1kg gift-box specifications

Quality & Sensory

Fresh Tian Ma rhizomes are typically pale yellow to light brown with a firm, dense texture and earthy, slightly sweet aroma. When simmered in soup or decocted, they contribute a mild, subtly sweet taste and a soft, starchy bite. Natural soil, minor surface marks, or small insect holes may appear on fresh-dug rhizomes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in chicken or pork soup
• Added to herbal decoctions
• Cooked in congee
• Used in seasonal home cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Tian Ma is traditionally used in formulas associated with liver wind and related patterns. It is commonly simmered in soups with chicken, pork, or fish, or decocted with other herbs. Folk practice often pairs it with ingredients such as wolfberry or Chinese yam in daily nourishing soups.

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