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Gu Jing Cao (Eriocaulon buergerianum) — Dried Food-Herb Flower Heads, 500g

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Description

Gu Jing Cao (Eriocaulon buergerianum), also known as Pipewort Flower, is the dried flower head of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Gǔ Jīng Cǎo (谷精草). For centuries it has been prized as a gentle, clearing herb used to brighten the eyes, disperse wind-heat, and soothe the head. Its nature is sweet, neutral, and light, making it a mild yet focused herb for the Liver and Stomach channels.

Gu Jing Cao (Eriocaulon buergerianum) — Dried Food-Herb Flower Heads, 500g overview

Key Selling Points

Traditional food-herb flower heads
Dried Gu Jing Cao (Eriocaulon buergerianum)
Clean, impurity-free Gu Jing Zhu
Sourced from Guangxi, China
500g bulk pack for daily decoctions

Gu Jing Cao (Eriocaulon buergerianum) — Dried Food-Herb Flower Heads, 500g key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully harvested and sun-dried to preserve the small, pale greenish-white flower heads and their soft, fibrous texture. The dried herb carries a faint, grassy aroma. When decocted, it yields a light, mildly sweet and subtly grassy infusion with a clean, refreshing finish.

Gu Jing Cao (Eriocaulon buergerianum) — Dried Food-Herb Flower Heads, 500g quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Dried Flower Heads
Common Name	Gu Jing Cao
Botanical Name	Eriocaulon buergerianum
Origin	Guangxi, China
Net Weight	500g
Shelf Life	18 months

Gu Jing Cao (Eriocaulon buergerianum) — Dried Food-Herb Flower Heads, 500g specifications

Usage Scenarios

Herbal decoction with other food herbs
Daily wellness tea blends
Seasonal eye-care food therapy
Soup and congee ingredient
Traditional herbal pairing formulas

Gu Jing Cao (Eriocaulon buergerianum) — Dried Food-Herb Flower Heads, 500g in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Gu Jing Cao is decocted alone or with herbs like chrysanthemum, cassia seed, and goji berry to support eye comfort and head clarity. It is often simmered into light teas and congee during spring and summer, when wind-heat and eye strain are common. As a food herb, it is also added to gentle soup packs for daily seasonal nourishment.

Gu Jing Cao (Eriocaulon buergerianum) — Dried Food-Herb Flower Heads, 500g preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Gu Jing Cao?

A: Gu Jing Cao is the common Chinese name for the dried flower heads of Eriocaulon buergerianum, also called Pipewort Flower. It is a traditional food herb used in decoctions and teas.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Gu Jing Cao?

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Gu Jing Cao is associated with dispersing wind-heat, clearing the eyes, and soothing the head. It is often used in daily teas and decoctions for seasonal eye and head comfort.

Q: How do I use dried Gu Jing Cao?

A: Rinse the flower heads and simmer them in water as a decoction, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.