Wild Euphorbia Humifusa Di Jin Cao Dried Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Euphorbia Herb, known in TCM as Di Jin Cao (地锦草), from Euphorbia humifusa, a low-growing ground herb traditionally sun-dried for herbal use. In TCM theory it is considered bitter, neutral, and associated with liver and large intestine channels. Traditionally valued in folk herbal practice, it is commonly prepared as a decoction or external wash. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Di Jin Cao (地锦草) whole herb, carefully sun-dried to preserve its natural character
• Botanical source Euphorbia humifusa, a traditional Chinese ground-cover herb also called Xue Jian Chou (血见愁)
• In TCM theory traditionally associated with bitter flavor and neutral nature, entering liver and large intestine channels
• Whole dried aerial plant form suitable for decoction, herbal tea blends, or external washes
• Pre-packaged 500g lot with 12-month shelf life when stored frozen as recommended

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears as fine, slender stems with small paired leaves in grayish-green to brownish-green tones. The texture is light, dry, and slightly brittle, with a faint grassy aroma. When decocted, it typically yields a mild, slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction under practitioner guidance
• Add to herbal tea blends for slow infusion
• Prepare as an external wash or compress in folk practice
• Incorporate into seasonal herbal formulas alongside other botanicals

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk herbalism, Di Jin Cao has long been prepared as a water decoction or used externally as a wash. It is traditionally paired with other cooling herbs in seasonal formulas and was historically gathered in summer for drying. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing and astringent qualities. Preparation methods and amounts should follow guidance from a qualified herbal practitioner.

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