Gu Jing Cao (Eriocaulon buergerianum) — Dried Gu Jing Zhu Herb for Tea & Decoction

Gu Jing Cao (Eriocaulon buergerianum), also known as Gu Jing Zhu (谷精珠), is the dried flower head of a traditional herb long revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). For centuries, Gu Jing Cao has been prized as a brightening, wind-dispelling herb used to clear the eyes, ease head discomfort, and soothe the Liver channel. Its nature is pungent, sweet, and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet focused herb for dispersing wind-heat and supporting clear vision.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional eye-clearing food herb
• Dried Gu Jing Zhu flower heads
• Eriocaulon buergerianum
• Suitable for tea and decoction
• 500g value pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully harvested and dried to preserve its pale greenish-yellow color, delicate fluffy texture, and mild grassy aroma. When brewed, the flower heads release a light, subtly sweet infusion with a soft herbal fragrance, making it pleasant to sip alone or blended with other gentle herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Traditional decoctions
• Seasonal wellness teas
• Soup and congee ingredient
• Daily herbal infusion

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Gu Jing Cao is decocted into teas and soups to support eye comfort and head clarity, often paired with chrysanthemum, cassia seed, and goji berry. It is a common ingredient in traditional eye-nourishing formulas and seasonal spring teas, where it is brewed alone or blended for a light, refreshing infusion.

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