Tian Dong (Asparagus cochinchinensis) — Dried Food-Herb Root, Yunnan Origin, 500g

Tian Dong (Asparagus cochinchinensis), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Tiān Dōng (天冬) and also called Dang Men Gen (当门根), is the dried root tuber of a revered food-herb prized for centuries as a yin-nourishing, fluid-generating botanical. Its nature is sweet, bitter, and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet deeply nourishing herb traditionally used to moisten dryness, support body fluids, and cool internal heat. Sourced from Yunnan and hand-selected, this food-herb root is suited for soups, decoctions, and daily herbal teas.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional yin-nourishing food herb (药食同源)
• Hand-selected Tian Dong root from Yunnan
• Sulfur-free, clean dried root slices
• Suitable for soups, decoctions, and teas
• 500g per pack, 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully selected and dried to preserve its pale yellowish-white color, firm yet slightly flexible texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted or simmered, the root softens and releases a gentle, subtly sweet and slightly bitter flavor, lending a smooth, nourishing body to broths and infusions without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal decoctions and tonics
• Daily herbal tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal nourishing recipes

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Tian Dong is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle longevity tonics to support daily nourishment during dry seasons. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Mai Dong (Ophiopogon), lily bulb, goji berry, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other mild herbs for a light, subtly sweet infusion.

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