Xue Jian Chou (Acalypha australis) — Dried Iron Acalypha Herb, Food-Use Botanical
$4.69 – $5.18Price range: $4.69 through $5.18
Description
Xue Jian Chou (Acalypha australis), also known as Iron Acalypha or Tiě Xiàn Cài (铁苋菜), is the dried whole herb of a traditional botanical long used in Chinese herbal practice. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Xue Jian Chou is valued as a cooling, astringent herb traditionally associated with clearing heat, cooling the blood, and supporting the body's natural balance. Its nature is bitter, astringent, and slightly cold, making it a classic herb for seasonal heat-related wellness routines.




Key Selling Points
- Traditional heat-clearing food herb
- Dried whole herb, clean and sulfur-free
- Acalypha australis botanical identity
- Suitable for decoction and daily herbal routines
- 500g bulk pack from source supply




Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its natural green-brown color, leafy texture, and mild grassy aroma. When decocted, the herb yields a light, slightly bitter and astringent infusion with a clean herbal character, typical of traditional cooling botanicals.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Whole Herb |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Xue Jian Chou / Iron Acalypha |
| Botanical Name | Acalypha australis |
| Form | Dried Herb |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Storage | Room Temperature |




Usage Scenarios
- Traditional herbal decoction
- Daily herbal tea blends
- Seasonal cooling wellness routines
- Herbal soup ingredient
- Food-herb botanical use




Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Xue Jian Chou is decocted alone or combined with other cooling herbs to support the body during warm seasons. It is traditionally used in herbal teas and decoctions, and sometimes added to light soups or congee as part of daily food-herb wellness routines. It pairs well with ingredients like honeysuckle, dandelion, and plantain herb in traditional cooling formulas.



FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Xue Jian Chou?
A: Xue Jian Chou is the common Chinese name for the dried whole herb Acalypha australis, also called Iron Acalypha. It is a traditional botanical used in Chinese herbal practice.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Xue Jian Chou?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Xue Jian Chou is associated with clearing heat, cooling the blood, and supporting the body's natural balance. It is often used in decoctions and herbal teas.
Q: How do I use dried Xue Jian Chou?
A: Rinse the herb and simmer it in water as a decoction, or brew it 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 | Blood sees worry 500g, Blood seeing powder 500g |
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