Jiaogulan Plantain Herbal Tea 35g Dried Gynostemma and Plantain Loose Tea Blend for Daily Brewing

Jiaogulan and Plantain Herbal Tea, known in TCM as Jiao Gu Lan (绞股蓝) and Che Qian Cao (车前草), combines Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaves with dried Plantago asiatica herb. This hand-selected loose tea blend is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its cooling nature and gentle bitter-sweet flavor. In TCM theory, jiaogulan is associated with supporting vitality, while plantain is traditionally linked to clearing damp-heat. Brew as a daily herbal infusion; this product is a food item and does not replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Two-herb blend of jiaogulan and dried plantain herb, hand selected for quality
• Features Gynostemma pentaphyllum and Plantago asiatica, classic TCM botanicals
• Traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and supporting daily wellness
• Loose dried form suitable for hot infusion or simmering in decoctions
• Freshly packed 35g bag with a 365-day shelf life when stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

The blend typically shows slender green jiaogulan leaves mixed with dried plantain leaves and stems. Aroma is typically fresh and grassy with a faint herbal sweetness. Brewed tea is typically light yellow-green with a mild bitter-sweet taste and a clean, refreshing finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer briefly for a stronger traditional decoction
• Brew alongside chrysanthemum or honeysuckle for a cooling summer infusion
• Serve warm after meals as a light caffeine-free beverage

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, jiaogulan is traditionally regarded as a tonic herb associated with qi and vitality, while plantain herb is traditionally used to promote urination and clear damp-heat. The two are commonly paired in folk herbalism as a cooling daily infusion, especially in warm seasons. Traditional preparation involves steeping 3-5 grams in hot water or adding the herbs to a short simmered decoction.

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