Chuan Xin Lian Herb (Andrographis paniculata) — Dried Stems & Leaves, Bitter Cooling Food Herb

Chuan Xin Lian (Andrographis paniculata), also known as the "Bitter Herb" or Green Chiretta, is the dried stem and leaf of a highly regarded traditional herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). For centuries, Chuan Xin Lian has been prized as a bitter, cold, and fire-clearing herb, traditionally used to clear heat, cool the blood, and resolve toxin. Its nature is bitter and cold, making it a potent yet focused herb for dispersing internal heat and supporting the body's natural balance.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional heat-clearing food herb
• Dried Chuan Xin Lian stems and leaves
• Andrographis paniculata
• Sulfur-free, new-crop quality
• Suitable for decoction and herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its deep green leaf color, crisp stem texture, and faint grassy aroma. When decocted, it yields a strongly bitter, cooling infusion with a lingering herbal character, a sign of its concentrated bitter principles.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction
• Blended herbal teas
• Seasonal cooling formulas
• Traditional soup packs
• Daily herbal wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chuan Xin Lian is decocted alone or with other cooling herbs to clear heat and resolve toxin, often during warm seasons or when the body feels overheated. It is a common ingredient in traditional formulas paired with herbs like honeysuckle, forsythia, and dandelion. As a daily tea, it is brewed in small amounts for its bitter, cooling character.

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