Tie Pi Shi Hu Dried Dendrobium Stems 500g Yunnan Tiepishihu Herbal Tea Ingredient Free Milling Service

Tie Pi Shi Hu (铁皮石斛) dried stem sections, from Dendrobium officinale, a prized orchid stem in Chinese herbal tradition. In TCM theory, Dendrobium is sweet in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with nourishing yin and supporting fluid balance. These dried straight-cut stems are suitable for decoction, tea, soup, or grinding into powder for culinary herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tie Pi Shi Hu dried stem sections from Yunnan
• Botanical source Dendrobium officinale, a classic TCM orchid herb
• Straight-cut捆条 style stems, convenient for decoction or grinding
• Free milling service available to turn stems into fine powder
• Traditionally used in herbal teas, soups, and daily wellness recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden-yellow to yellowish-brown dried stems with a firm, slightly fibrous texture and a faint herbal aroma. When simmered or brewed, the stems typically yield a mild, subtly sweet, slightly sticky taste with a light grassy note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in decoctions or herbal soups
• Brew as a daily herbal tea
• Add to congee or slow-cooked dishes
• Grind into powder for culinary herbal use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Tie Pi Shi Hu stems are commonly simmered alone or with herbs such as Mai Dong (麦冬) and Yu Zhu (玉竹) in nourishing decoctions, added to chicken or pork soups, or brewed repeatedly as a daily tea. They are also a familiar ingredient in congee and seasonal tonics, especially during dry seasons.

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