Dried Bupleurum Seedling Chai Hu Miao 500g Loose Dried Herb for Traditional Decoctions

Dried Bupleurum Seedling, known in TCM as Chai Hu Miao (柴胡苗), from Bupleurum chinense or related Bupleurum species, offered as loose dried aerial seedling material. In TCM theory, Chai Hu is traditionally associated with soothing the liver and resolving constraint, and the seedling form is valued in folk herbal practice. This 500g bag is a dried agricultural product for decoction and herbal preparation use, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Loose 500g bag of dried Chai Hu Miao seedling herb
• Botanical source is Bupleurum, a classic TCM herb
• Traditionally associated with soothing liver qi in TCM theory
• Dried and bagged for convenient storage and portioning
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal blends, and folk preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically light green to grayish-green in color with thin, delicate stems and narrow leaves. The dried seedling has a faint grassy aroma, and when decocted it typically yields a mildly bitter, herbaceous taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended with other herbs in folk formulas
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations
• Stored as a staple raw herb for home herbal practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Chai Hu is a well-known herb traditionally used to harmonize shaoyang and soothe liver qi, and the seedling form has been used in folk practice in similar gentle applications. It is traditionally simmered in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Scutellaria or White Peony in classic formulas, and used in seasonal herbal preparations.

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