Tie Pi Shi Hu Fengdou Dendrobium Officinale Stems 500g Bottle Dried Herb for Tea and Cooking

Tie Pi Shi Hu Fengdou (铁皮石斛枫斗), made from the dried spiral stems of Dendrobium officinale, a prized herb in the Chinese food and medicine tradition. In TCM theory, Dendrobium is sweet in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with nourishing yin and supporting fluid balance. These hand-tied stem spirals are typically simmered in decoctions, brewed as tea, or added to soups and congee. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huoshan-style Tie Pi Shi Hu Fengdou sourced from Anhui province
• Made from dried spiral stems of Dendrobium officinale, a classic TCM herb
• Traditionally associated with nourishing yin and promoting fluid generation
• Hand-tied fengdou spirals suitable for tea, decoction, soup, and congee
• Convenient 500g bottle packaging for daily herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden-yellow to yellowish-green in color, with tightly wound spiral segments and a firm, slightly chewy texture. The aroma is mildly grassy and sweet. When simmered or brewed, the liquid is typically light with a subtle, sticky-sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions as part of a traditional routine
• Brew a few spirals in hot water as a mild daily tea
• Add to slow-cooked soups with poultry or pork ribs
• Cook into congee or porridge for a traditional culinary touch

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Dendrobium fengdou is commonly simmered alone or with herbs such as Mai Dong (Ophiopogon) and Yu Zhu (Polygonatum) in long, slow decoctions. It is also added to nourishing soups and congee, and is a familiar ingredient in seasonal tonics and daily wellness teas.

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