Saururus Chinensis San Bai Cao Dried Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Saururus Chinensis, known in TCM as San Bai Cao (三白草), is the dried whole herb of Saururus chinensis, also called Tang Bian Ou or Bai Hua San Bai Cao. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, it is typically cut into slices for decoctions or herbal teas. In TCM theory it is associated with clearing dampness and supporting internal balance. Store in a cool dry place and use as part of a balanced traditional wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole herb of Saururus chinensis cut into convenient slices
• Known in TCM as San Bai Cao with names Bai Hua San Bai Cao and Tang Bian Ou
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal decoctions and wellness teas
• Supplied as a food-grade raw botanical suitable for home preparation
• 500g pack stored best in a cool dry place away from moisture

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb shows pale green to yellowish-white stems and leaves with a light earthy aroma. Slices are dry and brittle with a mildly fresh herbal scent. When decocted, it typically yields a light golden infusion with a subtle grassy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a mild herbal tea infusion
• Combine with other botanicals in soup preparations
• Use in seasonal wellness recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, San Bai Cao is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and promoting healthy fluid balance. Folk herbalists have long prepared it as a simple decoction or combined it with other cooling herbs in seasonal teas. It has also been used in traditional external washes for skin comfort. Common pairings include herbs such as Jin Yin Hua or Xia Ku Cao in traditional formulas.

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