Fan Bai Cai Dried Potentilla Herb 500g Natural Sun Dried Raw Herbal Tea Material

Dried Potentilla Herb, known in TCM as Fan Bai Cai (翻白草), from Potentilla discolor, the whole dried plant of a traditional Chinese botanical. Naturally sun dried without sulfur fumigation, it is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea. In TCM theory it is considered cooling in nature with a slightly bitter flavor. This is a food-grade raw herb, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Fan Bai Cai (翻白草) whole dried herb from Potentilla discolor
• Naturally sun dried with no sulfur fumigation processing
• New 2025 harvest batch sourced from Henan province
• Traditionally prepared as a decoction or steeped herbal tea
• Generous 500g bulk pack suitable for regular herbal use

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows grayish-green crinkled leaves with silvery undersides and slender roots, with a dry, brittle texture and a mild grassy aroma. When decocted or steeped, it typically yields a light amber infusion with a slightly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steeped alone or with other herbs as a daily herbal tea
• Blended into herbal formulas with jiaogulan or other cooling botanicals
• Used in seasonal wellness routines during warm months

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Fan Bai Cai has long been used in folk decoctions, often simmered alone or combined with other cooling herbs such as jiaogulan (绞股蓝). It was traditionally associated with clearing internal heat and supporting general wellness during hot seasons. Preparation typically involves simmering the dried herb in water to make a decoction or steeping it as a light daily tea.

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