Ai Di Cha Dried Herb 1000g Ardisia japonica Whole Herb for Traditional Decoctions

Ai Di Cha (矮地茶), also called Ping Di Mu, is the dried whole herb of Ardisia japonica, a traditional Chinese botanical. In TCM theory it is considered bitter and pungent in flavor with a neutral nature, traditionally associated with the lung and liver channels. This raw herb is supplied as dried cut herb for decoction or external herbal use. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese herb known as Ai Di Cha (矮地茶) or Ping Di Mu
• Botanical source Ardisia japonica, dried whole herb with leaves and stems
• In TCM theory bitter and pungent in flavor with a neutral nature
• Supplied as raw cut herb suitable for decoction preparation
• Sold as edible agricultural product with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows green to brownish-green leaves with slender stems and a dry, brittle texture. It typically carries a faint herbal aroma, and a decoction prepared from it typically yields a light brown infusion with a mildly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Prepared as a mild herbal tea infusion
• Used in folk herbal soup preparations
• Suitable for external herbal foot soak blends

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Ai Di Cha has long been used in decoctions and folk formulas, often paired with herbs such as loquat leaf or platycodon root in lung-focused preparations. It is traditionally associated with clearing dampness and supporting respiratory comfort. Herbalists have also used it in seasonal teas and external washes, with preparation methods varying by regional folk tradition.

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