Dried Geranium Herb Lao Guan Cao 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Geranium Herb, known in TCM as Lao Guan Cao (老鹳草), from Geranium wilfordii or related Geranium species, is the dried aerial part of the plant. Traditionally associated in TCM with dispelling wind-dampness and supporting sinew and bone comfort, it is commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea. This 500g bag contains sun-dried whole herb suitable for daily herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Lao Guan Cao (老鹳草) dried whole herb from China
• Botanical source Geranium wilfordii or related Geranium species
• Traditionally used in TCM to dispel wind-dampness and ease sinews
• Sun-dried whole aerial part in a 500g resealable bag
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal teas, and external washes

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically appears grayish-green with finely hairy stems and palmately lobed leaves. It has a mild, grassy aroma and, when decocted, yields a light greenish-brown infusion with a slightly astringent, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Brewed as a mild daily herbal tea
• Used in external washes or compresses
• Incorporated into seasonal herbal soup blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Lao Guan Cao is traditionally associated with dispelling wind and dampness, unblocking the channels, and supporting comfort of sinews and joints. It is commonly decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Du Huo or Sang Ji Sheng in traditional formulas. Folk practice also uses it as an external wash for skin comfort.

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