Xia Ku Cao Dried Self-Heal Herb Tea 100g Prunella Vulgaris Whole Spike Summer Herbal Infusion

Dried Self-Heal Herb, known in TCM as Xia Ku Cao (夏枯草), from Prunella vulgaris, consisting of the dried fruiting spikes harvested in summer. In TCM theory it is considered bitter and acrid in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. These whole dried spikes are sun-dried and suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and traditional formulas. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried fruiting spikes of Prunella vulgaris, plump and well selected
• Known in TCM as Xia Ku Cao (夏枯草), a classic summer heat-clearing herb
• Sun-dried whole spikes with no added ingredients
• Traditionally used in TCM for herbal tea and decoctions
• 100g resealable bag, produced by a licensed Anhui pharmaceutical manufacturer

Quality & Sensory

The dried spikes typically appear brownish-purple with a slightly woody, compact texture and a faint grassy aroma. When brewed or simmered, the infusion typically tastes mildly bitter and refreshing with a light herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a daily herbal tea infusion
• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Blend with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle for summer cooling tea
• Use in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xia Ku Cao is traditionally associated with clearing liver heat and brightening the eyes, and it has long been a common summer herb in southern China. It is traditionally simmered into cooling herbal teas, often paired with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or licorice, and sometimes cooked into herbal soups or congee during warm seasons.

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