Dried Orostachys Herb Wasong 瓦松 Whole Plant 500g Bag Traditional Chinese Herbal Botanical

Dried Orostachys Herb, known in TCM as Wa Song (瓦松), from Orostachys fimbriata, the dried whole plant of a succulent crassulaceae botanical. Traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting dampness resolution in classical herbal practice. Its nature is considered cool with a sour flavor in TCM theory. Supplied as a dried raw botanical for decoction or external herbal use, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Wa Song 瓦松 dried whole plant from the Orostachys botanical source
• Traditional TCM herb valued in classical practice for its cooling nature and sour flavor
• Carefully dried whole-plant material suitable for decoction or external applications
• Sold as a raw edible agricultural product in a 500g resealable bag
• A distinctive cold-back specialty herb for collectors of rare Chinese botanicals

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried plant shows grayish-green to brownish rosette leaves with slender flowering stems and a brittle, dry texture. The aroma is typically faint and grassy, and a decoction typically carries a mildly sour, slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Used in folk external washes or compresses
• Added to seasonal herbal formulas by practitioners
• Stored as a specialty botanical for herbal study and collection

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Wa Song has been used in decoctions and external washes, traditionally associated with clearing heat, resolving toxicity, and supporting dampness-related concerns. Folk practice has also applied the fresh or dried plant topically. It is a cold-back herb typically sourced in small quantities by herbal shops and practitioners rather than used as a daily tea.

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