Evening Primrose Herb Yue Jian Cao Dried Whole Herb for Herbal Decoction and Culinary Use 500g Bulk

Evening Primrose Herb, known in TCM as Yue Jian Cao (月见草), is the dried whole herb of Oenothera biennis. Sourced from Hubei and supplied as loose dried botanical material, it is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its cooling nature and bitter-ginger flavor profile. This raw herb is commonly used in decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary preparations. Store sealed in a cool dry place. Not suitable for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole herb of Evening Primrose, Yue Jian Cao (月见草)
• Botanical source Oenothera biennis, plant part whole herb
• Sourced from Hubei province and sold as edible agricultural produce
• Loose bulk form suitable for decoction, herbal tea, and culinary use
• Sealed storage in a cool dry place with a 36-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears in cut or whole form with green to yellowish-green stems and leaves and a mild grassy aroma. When decocted or brewed, it typically yields a light herbal infusion with a slightly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a simple herbal tea infusion
• Added to soups or congee in small amounts
• Used in seasonal culinary herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Yue Jian Cao is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting dampness resolution, and it has been used in folk practice as a decoction or infusion. It is sometimes combined with other cooling herbs in seasonal herbal teas. Preparation typically involves simmering the dried herb in water or steeping it as a light infusion.

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