Dried Plantain Herb Che Qian Cao 500g Sliced Whole Herb for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Dried Plantain Herb, known in TCM as Che Qian Cao (车前草), from Plantago asiatica or related Plantago species, offered as sliced whole herb pieces. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the kidney, liver, and lung channels. This green dried herb is commonly prepared as tea or decoction. Store sealed in a cool dry place and consult a practitioner before regular use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Plantago herb cut into convenient slices for easy brewing
• Botanical source is Plantago asiatica or related Plantago species
• Known in TCM as Che Qian Cao 车前草 a classic everyday herbal material
• Green colored dried herb with a clean grassy character
• Suitable for herbal tea decoction and culinary preparations

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows green to grayish green leaves and stems with a light dry texture. It carries a mild grassy aroma, and when brewed or simmered it typically yields a light greenish infusion with a fresh slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a simple herbal tea
• Simmer into a traditional decoction
• Add to herbal soup preparations
• Blend with other herbs for seasonal wellness drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Che Qian Cao is traditionally associated with promoting urination, clearing heat, and supporting eye and lung comfort, and it is a common ingredient in folk herbal teas. It is often simmered fresh or dried into a simple decoction, paired with herbs such as Jin Qian Cao or Xia Ku Cao, and enjoyed as a cooling summer drink in southern China.

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