Long Dan Cao Chinese Gentian Root Whole Dried Herb Traditional TCM Decoction Herb 70g Jar

Long Dan Cao (龙胆草), Chinese Gentian Root, from Gentiana species, is a classic bitter-cold TCM herb supplied here as whole dried roots in a 70g jar. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness, and it is traditionally linked to the liver and gallbladder channels. Traditionally prepared as a decoction or used in herbal formulas under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried roots of Long Dan Cao (龙胆草), Chinese Gentian Root
• Sun-dried and air-dried processing with roots kept intact
• Classic bitter-cold herb traditionally used in TCM heat-clearing formulas
• Convenient 70g jar suitable for decoction pieces and herbal blending
• Sold as a raw culinary-grade botanical for traditional herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically the roots are slender and twisted, light brown to yellowish-brown in color, with a wrinkled surface and fine rootlets. The aroma is faint and grassy, and the taste is distinctly bitter, a hallmark of this traditional herb.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into multi-herb TCM formulas
• Used in small amounts for bitter herbal teas
• Added to seasonal herbal broths in traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Long Dan Cao is traditionally regarded as bitter and cold in nature and is traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness, especially in formulas targeting the liver and gallbladder channels. It has historically appeared in classic preparations such as Long Dan Xie Gan Tang, where it is decocted with other herbs. Traditional use typically involves short simmering in water, and it is most often used in cooler seasons or short courses under practitioner guidance.

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