Wild White Nightshade Herb Bai Ying 蜀羊泉 Dried Solanum Herb 500g Traditional TCM Decoction Herb

White Nightshade Herb, known in TCM as Bai Ying (白英) and also called Shu Yang Quan (蜀羊泉), is the dried whole herb of Solanum lyratum (also recorded as Solanum dulcamara var. lyratum). Traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting the body's natural balance, this sun-dried herb is supplied as pre-packaged dried botanical material for decoction or external use. Store frozen to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Bai Ying (白英) whole herb, also known as Shu Yang Quan (蜀羊泉) or Mao Feng Teng (毛风藤)
• Botanical source: Solanum lyratum, a traditional climbing nightshade herb used in Chinese herbal practice
• Sun-dried and air-dried processing preserves the natural character of the whole herb
• Traditionally used in TCM for clearing heat and promoting the body's natural fluid balance
• Pre-packaged 500g bulk supply, ideal for decoction, herbal soup, or external wash preparations

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically appears as slender stems with green to yellowish-green leaves, sometimes with small dried berries. It has a faint grassy aroma and a mildly bitter taste when decocted. Texture is dry and brittle, typical of properly air-dried whole herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Added to herbal soup preparations in small amounts
• Used as an external wash in traditional folk practice
• Incorporated into seasonal herbal formulas under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bai Ying is traditionally associated with clearing heat, resolving toxicity, and supporting the body's natural dampness balance. Folk herbal practice has long used the whole herb in decoctions, often paired with other clearing herbs such as Hedyotis or Scutellaria depending on the formula. It has also been used externally as a wash in traditional routines. As with all traditional herbs, use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

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