Tie Pi Shi Hu Dried Dendrobium Stems 500g Huoshan Fengdou for Soup and Tea

Tie Pi Shi Hu (铁皮石斛) is dried Dendrobium officinale stem, traditionally prepared as Fengdou spiral strips or inch-cut sections. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with nourishing yin and supporting fluid balance. This bulk-grade herb is commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, or steeped in hot water as a daily herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tie Pi Shi Hu (铁皮石斛) sourced from Huoshan, China
• Botanical source Dendrobium officinale, dried stem form
• Available as Fengdou spiral strips and inch-cut sections for flexible use
• Traditionally valued in TCM for nourishing yin and generating fluids
• Bulk 500g pack suitable for restaurants, soup houses, and daily brewing

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried stems show a golden-yellow to yellowish-green color with fine longitudinal wrinkles and a firm, slightly chewy texture. When simmered or steeped, they typically release a mild grassy aroma and a light, subtly sweet and sticky taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in chicken, pork, or herbal soups
• Steep in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Add to slow-cooked congee or tonic broths
• Use in restaurant and culinary decoction preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Tie Pi Shi Hu is a classic yin-nourishing herb often paired with Mai Dong (Ophiopogon), Yu Zhu (Polygonatum odoratum), or goji berries in slow soups and decoctions. It is traditionally used in daily wellness routines, especially during dry seasons, and is commonly added to congee or steeped as a light tea for regular consumption.

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