Chuan Xin Lian Dried Andrographis Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Chuan Xin Lian (穿心莲), also called Yi Jian Xi (一见喜), is the dried aerial part of Andrographis paniculata, a classic bitter-cooling herb in Chinese herbal tradition. In TCM theory it is considered bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. Sold as a raw edible agricultural product, it is commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as herbal tea. Store refrigerated and use according to guidance from a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chuan Xin Lian (穿心莲) dried herb from Andrographis paniculata
• Known by traditional aliases including Yi Jian Xi (一见喜) and Ku Dan Cao (苦胆草)
• Bitter flavor and cold nature in traditional Chinese medicine classification
• Whole dried aerial parts suitable for decoction or herbal tea preparation
• New-crop stock supplied as a raw edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears in fragmented stems and leaves with a dull green to brownish-green color and a dry, brittle texture. It carries a strong bitter aroma, and any prepared liquid typically tastes distinctly bitter and cooling on the palate.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steeped as a bitter herbal tea
• Blended into cooling herbal formulas with other botanicals
• Used in seasonal wellness routines during warm months

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Chuan Xin Lian is valued as a bitter, cold herb traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting the body's natural balance. It has long been prepared as a solo decoction or combined with other cooling herbs, and folk usage includes brief steeping as a tea. Because of its strongly cold nature, it was traditionally used in short courses rather than as a daily long-term tonic.

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