Dao Kou Cao 倒扣草 Dried Achyranthes Herb 500g Loose Bulk Traditional TCM Herbal Ingredient

Dried Dao Kou Cao (倒扣草), also known as Tu Niu Xi, from Achyranthes aspera, a whole dried herb supplied as loose cut pieces. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting normal fluid balance. This sun-dried botanical is sold as a food-grade raw herb for decoction or external use. Store at room temperature and use within 12 months.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Achyranthes aspera herb known in TCM as Dao Kou Cao 倒扣草
• Sun-dried and naturally processed with no further refining
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal decoctions and folk practice
• Supplied as loose bulk 500g packaged in a simple bag
• Sourced from Anhui province and sold as an edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb shows grayish-green to brownish stems and leaves with a rough, fibrous texture. It carries a mild grassy aroma, and when decocted it typically yields a light, slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal soup packs in small amounts
• Used in folk-style external washes or foot soaks
• Stored as a pantry botanical for seasonal herbal use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Dao Kou Cao is traditionally associated with clearing heat and promoting normal urination, and it has appeared in folk formulas for seasonal discomfort. It is commonly decocted alone or combined with other cooling herbs, and in some regions it is used externally as a wash. Traditional pairings often include honeysuckle or chrysanthemum in heat-clearing decoctions.

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