Tian Ji Huang Dried Herb 500g Hypericum japonicum Whole Plant Traditional TCM Herbal Tea Material

Tian Ji Huang (田基黄), also called Di Er Cao, is the dried whole plant of Hypericum japonicum, a traditional Chinese herb. In TCM theory it is considered cool in nature with a bitter-sweet flavor and is traditionally associated with the liver and gallbladder channels. This sun-dried herb is commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea. Store sealed in a cool dry place and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole plant of Hypericum japonicum known in TCM as Tian Ji Huang or Di Er Cao
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural character of the herb
• Traditionally associated with liver and gallbladder channel entry in TCM theory
• Suitable for decoctions and simple herbal tea preparations
• Supplied as a 500g sealed bag of dried botanical material

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically appears as fine green to yellow-green stems with small leaves and tiny flowers. It has a light grassy aroma and a typically bitter-sweet taste when simmered or steeped.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steeped as a light herbal tea
• Added to seasonal herbal soup preparations
• Used in daily wellness routines under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Tian Ji Huang has long been used in simple decoctions and herbal teas, often paired with other cooling herbs such as Yin Chen or Ji Gu Cao in folk formulas. It is traditionally associated with spring and summer wellness routines and is commonly simmered alone or with other botanicals according to practitioner direction.

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