Tou Gu Cao Dried Whole Herb 1kg Traditional Chinese Herbal Material

Tou Gu Cao (透骨草), also known as Yao Qu Cao, is a perennial herbaceous botanical supplied as dried whole plant material. In TCM tradition it is regarded as acrid in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with dispelling wind and dampness and supporting comfortable joints and skin. This listing is a raw agricultural herb for external or traditional preparation use; consult a qualified practitioner before internal use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole herb of Tou Gu Cao (透骨草) supplied as a raw agricultural product
• Botanical source is Phryma leptostachya, a perennial herb with upright hairy stems
• Traditionally associated in TCM with dispelling wind-damp and easing joint and skin discomfort
• Sold in 1kg bulk packs with wholesale pricing for larger quantities
• Sourced from Hebei province with a 24-month shelf life under normal storage

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically appears as cut or whole stems with opposite ovate to lance-shaped leaves and a fine downy texture. It has a mild grassy aroma, and when decocted it typically yields a light herbal infusion with a slightly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External foot soak or herbal bath prepared by decocting the dried herb
• Topical wash or compress using strained herbal decoction
• Ingredient in traditional external herbal formulas blended by practitioners
• Bulk supply for herbal shops and TCM pharmacies

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Tou Gu Cao is traditionally used externally in washes, soaks, and compresses, and is traditionally associated with dispelling wind and dampness and supporting comfort in joints, muscles, and skin. Folk herbalists commonly combine it with other wind-damp herbs such as Ai Ye or Hong Hua for foot baths. It is also a seasonal favorite for warming external baths in damp or cold weather.

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