Dried Gang Ban Gui Herb Polygonum Perfoliatum Whole Plant 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Ingredient

Dried Gang Ban Gui (杠板归), the whole herb of Polygonum perfoliatum, also known in TCM as He Bai Cao (河白草) or She Dao Tui (蛇倒退). This dried botanical is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and is typically prepared by decoction or culinary cooking. Store sealed at room temperature and use as a traditional herbal ingredient, not as a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried herb of Polygonum perfoliatum known in TCM as Gang Ban Gui (杠板归)
• Also traditionally called He Bai Cao (河白草) and She Dao Tui (蛇倒退) in Chinese folk herbalism
• Initial agricultural processing with no further manufacturing, suitable for decoction or cooking
• Supplied as a 500g pack of dried whole plant material
• Sealed packaging with a 24-month shelf life for room-temperature storage

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows segmented stems with distinctive triangular leaves and small clustered fruits, with a dry, brittle texture and a mild grassy aroma. When decocted, it typically yields a light herbal infusion with a slightly astringent, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to culinary cooking as a traditional herbal ingredient
• Brewed as a simple herbal tea preparation
• Used in seasonal folk herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM and Chinese folk herbalism, Gang Ban Gui has traditionally been used in decoctions and washes, and it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting the body's natural detoxification processes. Folk practice has also used the herb externally in herbal baths. It is commonly prepared by simmering the dried whole plant alone or with other botanicals according to traditional formulas.

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