Dried Ardisia Herb Ping Di Mu Whole Herb Traditional TCM Botanical 1kg

Dried Ardisia Herb, known in TCM as Ping Di Mu (平地木) and also called Ai Di Cha (矮地茶), from Ardisia japonica, whole dried herb. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, this botanical is typically regarded as bitter and acrid in flavor and associated with the lung and liver channels in TCM theory. Sold as a raw edible agricultural product for traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Ardisia japonica herb supplied as a raw edible agricultural product
• Known in TCM as Ping Di Mu (平地木) and commonly called Ai Di Cha (矮地茶)
• Sun-dried and air-dried processing preserves the natural botanical character
• Traditionally associated with the lung and liver channels in TCM theory
• Suitable for decoction and traditional herbal preparations

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows slender stems with dark green to brownish leaves and a dry, brittle texture. It carries a mild herbal aroma, and a prepared decoction typically tastes bitter and slightly acrid.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into custom herbal formulas at home
• Prepared as a traditional herbal tea infusion
• Used in seasonal folk herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ping Di Mu is traditionally associated with resolving phlegm and supporting comfortable breathing, and it has long appeared in folk herbal practice for seasonal respiratory wellness. It is traditionally simmered alone or combined with other herbs such as loquat leaf or platycodon in decoctions. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

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