Yin Chen Dried Herb Artemisiae Scopariae Herba 500g Loose Gansu Origin Traditional Herbal Tea Material

Yin Chen (茵陈), also called Yin Chen Hao, is the dried young aerial part of Artemisia capillaris, a classic herb in the Chinese pharmacopoeia. In TCM theory it is bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, liver, and gallbladder channels. These loose dried sprigs are supplied as a raw botanical for decoction or herbal tea preparation. Store in a cool dry place and use as part of a balanced traditional wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Yin Chen (茵陈) dried herb, the young aerial part of Artemisia capillaris
• Sourced from Gansu province, a recognized growing region for capillary artemisia
• Loose raw botanical form with no added ingredients, suitable for decoction or tea
• Traditionally valued in TCM for springtime herbal use and liver-gallbladder related formulas
• Supplied in a resealable 500g bag, sold as a food-grade raw agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-green to yellowish-green soft thread-like sprigs with a fine, cottony texture. The aroma is characteristically herbaceous and slightly aromatic, and a prepared infusion typically tastes mildly bitter with a fresh green note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a light herbal tea, often in spring
• Combine with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Use in seasonal wellness cooking and broths

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yin Chen is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and supporting the liver and gallbladder, and it appears in classic formulas such as Yin Chen Hao Tang, traditionally paired with gardenia fruit and rhubarb root. Folk custom also favors drinking Yin Chen tea in early spring, when the tender sprigs are traditionally gathered. It is commonly decocted alone or with other herbs according to traditional guidance.

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