Dried Litchi Grass Herba Salviae Plebeiae 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Dried Litchi Grass, known in TCM as Ha Ma Cao (蛤蟆草), from Salvia plebeia, a whole dried herb supplied as cut or whole aerial portions. Traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting respiratory comfort in TCM theory, this bitter and cool herb is commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use as part of a balanced traditional wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Ha Ma Cao (蛤蟆草) aerial herb in a 500g pack
• Botanical source Salvia plebeia, also called Litchi Grass or Toad Grass
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its bitter cooling nature
• Suitable for decoction, herbal tea, or external wash preparations
• Sealed packaging with a 12-month shelf life when stored properly

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows grayish-green wrinkled leaves with fuzzy stems and a dry, brittle texture. It carries a mild grassy aroma, and a prepared decoction typically tastes bitter and slightly astringent with a cooling herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a simple herbal tea
• Prepare as an external wash for topical folk use
• Blend with other cooling herbs in seasonal formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ha Ma Cao is traditionally associated with clearing heat, resolving toxicity, and easing throat and lung discomfort, and folk herbalists have long used it in decoctions for seasonal respiratory support. It is often simmered alone or paired with other cooling herbs such as Jin Yin Hua, and in some regions it is also applied externally as a wash. Traditional preparation involves a brief simmer of the dried herb in water.

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