Dried Guang Jin Qian Cao Herb 1kg Desmodium styracifolium Aerial Parts Traditional Herbal Decoction Ingredient

Dried Guang Jin Qian Cao (广金钱草), the dried aerial parts of Desmodium styracifolium, a leguminous herb supplied as whole dried botanical material. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and promoting urination, and it is a classic ingredient in herbal decoctions. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried aerial parts of Desmodium styracifolium, known in TCM as Guang Jin Qian Cao (广金钱草)
• Harvested in summer and autumn, cleaned and sun-dried in its natural form
• Sourced from Guangxi, a recognized production region for this herb
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions for damp-heat and urinary patterns
• Supplied as a 1kg pack of raw edible agricultural botanical material

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried stems and leaves are grayish-green to yellowish-green with a slightly hairy texture and a mild grassy aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a light herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea with other botanicals
• Added to herbal soup preparations
• Used in seasonal herbal formulas by practitioners

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Guang Jin Qian Cao is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat, promoting urination, and relieving jaundice and stone patterns. It is commonly decocted alone or paired with herbs such as Hai Jin Sha Cao and Yin Chen in classic formulas, and is also used in summer herbal teas.

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