Wild Patrinia Herb Bai Jiang Cao Dried Whole Herb 500g Traditional TCM Decoction Herb

Dried Patrinia Herb, known in TCM as Bai Jiang Cao (败酱草), from Patrinia species, whole dried aerial herb. Traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving toxicity in classical Chinese herbal practice. Sundry-dried and prepackaged, it is commonly used in decoctions and herbal formulas. Store frozen to preserve freshness and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Jiang Cao (败酱草) dried whole herb in TCM tradition
• Sourced from wild Patrinia plants and sundry-dried for preservation
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal decoctions and formulas
• Prepackaged 500g supply suitable for regular herbal preparation
• Frozen storage recommended to maintain aroma and quality

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears in fragmented leaf and stem pieces with a greenish-brown to gray-green color and a dry, brittle texture. It carries a characteristic faint herbal aroma, and decocted liquid typically tastes bitter and slightly acrid.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into multi-herb TCM formulas
• Prepared as a bitter herbal tea infusion
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bai Jiang Cao is traditionally associated with clearing heat, resolving toxicity, and dispelling pus, and it appears in classical formulas for internal heat patterns. It is traditionally paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Hua and Lian Qiao in decoctions. Practitioners historically used it in spring and summer formulas, and it remains a common ingredient in herbal shops for decoction blends.

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