Xia Ku Cao Powder Prunella Self-Heal Spike Fine Ground Herbal Powder 500g

Prunella Powder, known in TCM as Xia Ku Cao (夏枯草), is a fine ground powder made from the dried fruiting spikes of Prunella vulgaris. Traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting liver health in TCM theory, this whole-herb powder retains the plant's natural character. It can be stirred into warm water, tea blends, or herbal preparations. This product is a food-grade botanical and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Fine ground powder made from dried Prunella vulgaris fruiting spikes
• Known in TCM as Xia Ku Cao (夏枯草) with a long history of traditional use
• Whole-herb form preserves the natural botanical profile
• Versatile powder suitable for teas decoctions and herbal blends
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product for flexible home preparation

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light brown to grayish-green with a fine smooth texture and a faint grassy herbal aroma. When mixed with warm water it typically produces a mildly bitter earthy taste characteristic of Prunella spikes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into warm water as a simple herbal drink
• Blend into herbal tea mixes with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle
• Add to decoctions prepared at home
• Incorporate into seasonal cooling herbal beverages

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory Xia Ku Cao is considered cold in nature with pungent and bitter flavors and is traditionally associated with the liver and gallbladder channels. It has long been used in herbal decoctions and summer cooling teas often paired with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle. Traditional practice also includes incorporating the powder into herbal formulas prepared according to personal recipes.

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