Tian Ma Gastrodia Root 500g Yunnan Zhaotong Black Wild-Crafted Dried Slices for Decoction and Soup

Dried Gastrodia Root, known in TCM as Tian Ma (天麻), from Gastrodia elata, a wild-crafted orchid rhizome sourced from Zhaotong in Yunnan Province. This 500g pack contains dark-skinned black gastrodia, traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its neutral nature and association with the Liver channel. In TCM theory it is traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-crafted black gastrodia rhizome from Zhaotong, Yunnan Province
• Known in TCM as Tian Ma (天麻) from Gastrodia elata
• Traditionally associated with the Liver channel in Chinese herbal theory
• Supplied as dried whole rhizomes, 6 pieces per 500g pack
• Suited for decoctions, herbal soups, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

Black gastrodia typically shows a dark brown to blackish outer skin with firm, dense, yellowish-white flesh inside. The dried rhizome has a mild earthy aroma and a subtle starchy taste when simmered in decoctions or soups.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups with poultry or pork
• Steamed or stewed in congee and tonic dishes
• Used in seasonal home cooking with other dried herbs

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tian Ma is traditionally used in decoctions and nourishing soups, often paired with herbs such as Gou Qi Zi (goji berry) or Dang Gui in home-style recipes. It is a familiar ingredient in autumn and winter tonic cooking, where the rhizome is sliced or simmered whole. Traditionally associated with calming and supporting internal balance in classical formulas.

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