Dried Gua Zi Jin Herb 500g Chinese Herbal Chen Sha Cao Loose Bulk Decoction Pieces

Dried Gua Zi Jin (瓜子金), also known as Chen Sha Cao, is the whole dried herb of Polygala japonica, supplied as loose decoction pieces. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with a slightly warm nature and pungent, bitter flavor, entering the lung and heart channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it is a raw botanical for home preparation rather than a finished medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Identifiable single herb: Gua Zi Jin (瓜子金), Polygala japonica
• Also known by the traditional alias Chen Sha Cao
• Loose dried whole herb decoction pieces in 500g bulk pack
• Sourced from Hubei, China, and offered as a food agricultural product
• Sulfur-free new-crop stock suitable for traditional decoction preparation

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows green to brownish-green stems and leaves with a mild, grassy herbal aroma. Texture is dry and slightly brittle, with thin stems and small leaves. A water decoction is typically light amber with a mildly bitter, faintly pungent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional water decoction with other herbs
• Herbal soup or broth preparation
• Congee or grain porridge addition
• Everyday herbal tea in small traditional amounts

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Gua Zi Jin is traditionally used in water decoctions, sometimes combined with other herbs for seasonal respiratory or throat-focused formulas. It may also be added to herbal soups or congee. Traditional preparation usually involves simmering the dried herb in water and straining before use.

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