Jiao Gu Lan Gynostemma Tea 500g Dried Long Xu Herbal Tea for Daily Brewing

Jiao Gu Lan (绞股蓝), known as Gynostemma pentaphyllum, is a dried aerial herb prepared as Long Xu tea strands. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting daily vitality. This whole-plant form is sold as a food-grade raw botanical for brewing, decocting, or culinary use, and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Gynostemma pentaphyllum aerial herb in traditional Long Xu tea strand form
• Known in TCM as Jiao Gu Lan (绞股蓝) with established traditional herbal value
• Whole natural form with no added ingredients, processed by drying
• Traditionally brewed as a mild daily herbal tea in southern Chinese folk practice
• Versatile raw botanical suitable for tea, decoction, and culinary preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried strands are deep green with a slightly curled, tendril-like appearance and a fresh grassy aroma. Brewed tea is typically light yellow-green with a mild, slightly sweet and gently bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a daily herbal tea with hot water
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Add to soups or congee during cooking
• Use in seasonal wellness food preparation

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Jiao Gu Lan is commonly brewed alone as a light daily tea or combined with chrysanthemum, goji berry, or hawthorn. It has also been added to soups and congee in folk herbal cooking, particularly during warm seasons when lighter herbal drinks are preferred.

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