Viola Herb Zi Hua Di Ding 500g Dried Whole Herb Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea

Viola Herb, known in TCM as Zi Hua Di Ding (紫花地丁), is the dried whole herb of Viola yedoensis (also recorded as Viola philippica). Traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving toxicity in TCM theory, this bitter and cold herb is hand selected, cut, and dried for decoction or herbal tea. A classic cooling botanical for seasonal wellness use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole herb of Viola yedoensis, a classic TCM cooling botanical
• Known as Zi Hua Di Ding (紫花地丁), also called Ye Jin Cai (野堇菜) in folk tradition
• Hand selected and carefully dried to preserve natural color and aroma
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear heat and resolve toxicity
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and external washes

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears green to grayish green with slender stems and small crinkled leaves, sometimes with dried purple flowers. It has a faint grassy aroma, and a decoction typically yields a light greenish brown liquid with a mildly bitter, cooling taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a single-herb decoction or combine with other cooling herbs
• Steep as a light herbal tea for warm seasons
• Use in traditional external washes or compresses
• Blend into seasonal herbal formulas at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Zi Hua Di Ding is bitter, pungent, and cold, entering the heart and liver channels. It is traditionally used to clear heat and resolve toxicity, and folk practice often pairs it with herbs such as Pu Gong Ying (dandelion) in cooling decoctions. It has also been used externally in traditional washes for skin discomfort.

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