Xi Xian Cao Powder (Sigesbeckia orientalis) — Dried Food Herb, 500g

Xi Xian Cao Powder (Sigesbeckia orientalis) is the finely milled dried aerial part of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Xī Xiān Cǎo (豨莶草), also called St. Paul's Wort. For centuries, Xi Xian Cao has been prized as a wind-damp dispelling and tendon-bone strengthening herb, traditionally used to relieve joint stiffness, numbness in the limbs, and heaviness of the body. Its nature is bitter, cold, and slightly toxic in raw form, yet after traditional processing it becomes a gentle, deeply valued herb for clearing damp-heat, soothing the sinews, and supporting smooth movement.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional wind-damp dispelling food herb
• Finely milled Xi Xian Cao powder, 500g
• Sigesbeckia orientalis aerial parts
• Naturally sun-dried and stone-milled
• Suitable for decoction, tea, and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried and finely milled to preserve its deep green-brown color, soft powdery texture, and mild herbal aroma with a faint earthy, slightly bitter note. When decocted or steeped, the powder disperses easily and yields a dark amber infusion with a gentle, subtly bitter taste that softens when paired with honey, jujube, or other sweet herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction and tea blends
• Traditional wind-damp herbal formulas
• Soup and congee additions
• Seasonal damp-weather nourishment
• Custom herbal powder blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Xi Xian Cao is decocted into soups, medicinal congee, and wind-damp formulas to support joint comfort and smooth movement of the limbs. It is often paired with herbs like Hai Feng Teng, Wei Ling Xian, and Du Huo in traditional decoctions, and is sometimes brewed alone or blended with jujube and honey for a gentler daily tea. As a powder, it is easily added to warm water, soups, or congee for convenient daily use.

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