Yin Chen (Artemisia capillaris) — Dried Yin Chen Herb, 500g Bulk Food-Herb for Tea & Soup
Price range: $5.09 through $5.71
Description
Yin Chen (Artemisia capillaris), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Yīn Chén (茵陈) and also called Yin Chen Hao (茵陈蒿) or Mian Yin Chen (绵茵陈), is the dried aerial herb of a highly revered traditional botanical. For centuries, Yin Chen has been prized as a clearing, dampness-transforming, and liver-soothing herb, traditionally used to support the Liver and Gallbladder, ease damp-heat patterns, and brighten the complexion. Its nature is bitter, slightly cold, and gently descending, making it a classic herb for spring seasonal nourishment and internal dampness balance.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional Liver-and-Gallbladder food herb
- Dried whole Yin Chen aerial herb
- Artemisia capillaris
- Suitable for tea, decoction, and soup
- 500g bulk pack, new-crop quality
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully harvested and shade-dried to preserve its soft, feathery leaf texture, its greyish-green to pale jade color, and its fresh, mildly bitter herbal aroma with a faint balsamic note. When decocted or steeped, Yin Chen yields a light golden-green infusion with a gentle bitter edge and a clean, slightly sweet finish, adding a bright herbal character to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Whole Herb |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Yin Chen / Yin Chen Hao / Mian Yin Chen |
| Botanical Name | Artemisia capillaris |
| Form | Dried Whole Herb |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Origin | Gansu, China |
Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea and daily infusion
- Chinese-style decoction
- Spring seasonal soup and broth
- Blended herbal tea formulas
- Medicinal food soup-pack ingredient
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Yin Chen is decocted into teas, soups, and spring tonics to support the body's natural clearing of dampness and to harmonize the Liver and Gallbladder. It is a classic ingredient in spring seasonal nourishment, where it pairs with ingredients like jujube, goji berry, and dried tangerine peel. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and honeysuckle for a light, mildly bitter infusion that is traditionally taken to refresh the spirit and support internal balance.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Yin Chen?
A: Yin Chen is the common Chinese name for the dried aerial herb of Artemisia capillaris, also called Yin Chen Hao or Mian Yin Chen. It is a traditional food herb used in teas, decoctions, and soups.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Yin Chen?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Yin Chen is associated with clearing damp-heat, supporting the Liver and Gallbladder, and promoting internal balance. It is often used in spring teas and soups for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Yin Chen?
A: Rinse the herb and simmer it with soup ingredients, or steep it in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | High quality cotton mugwort 0 5kg piece, Entire artemisia wormwood 0 5kg piece |
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