Niu Da Li Root (Millettia speciosa) — Dried Food Herb for Tea, Soup & Wine

Niu Da Li Root (Millettia speciosa) is the dried root of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Niú Dà Lì (牛大力). Also called Beautiful Millettia Root, Niu Da Li has been prized for centuries as a tonic, qi-supporting, and sinew-strengthening herb used in soups, teas, and herbal wines. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a gentle yet nourishing herb for supporting the Spleen, tonifying the Kidneys, and fortifying the body's vital essence.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional tonic food herb from Guangxi
• Dried woody Niu Da Li root, 500g
• Millettia speciosa
• Suitable for tea, soup, and herbal wine
• Clean, new-crop quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale tan to light brown color, dense woody texture, and mild earthy aroma. When simmered, the root pieces soften slowly and release a gentle, subtly sweet flavor with a smooth, lingering mouthfeel, adding depth to broths and infusions without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Herbal wine infusion
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Niu Da Li is decocted into soups, congee, and tonic formulas to support daily vitality and strengthen the body. It is a common ingredient in southern Chinese soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Chinese yam, goji berry, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other tonic herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion, and it is also traditionally steeped in wine for a warming herbal tonic.

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