Dried Prunella Spike Xia Ku Cao Self-Heal Herb for Tea and Infusions 500g Sichuan Origin

Dried Prunella Spike, known in TCM as Xia Ku Cao (夏枯草), from Prunella vulgaris, is the dried fruiting spike of the self-heal plant. Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM theory, it is a naturally sun-dried botanical commonly prepared as a simple infusion or combined with other herbs. Store in a cool, dry place and use as part of a balanced traditional herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Prunella vulgaris fruiting spikes in their natural form
• Known in TCM as Xia Ku Cao (夏枯草) with a long history in Chinese herbal practice
• Naturally sun-dried with no added processing
• Sourced from Sichuan, a recognized growing region for this herb
• Suitable for herbal infusions, decoctions, and wine-soaking blends

Quality & Sensory

Typically the spikes are brownish to purplish-brown, light and slightly bristly to the touch, with a faint grassy aroma. When steeped or simmered, the liquid typically takes on a mild, slightly bitter and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone as a traditional herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other cooling herbs
• Add to herbal wine-soaking ingredient blends
• Use in seasonal summer herbal drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Xia Ku Cao is considered cold in nature with bitter and acrid flavor and is traditionally associated with clearing liver heat and brightening the eyes. It has long been prepared as a simple summer infusion, often paired with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle in folk practice, and is a familiar ingredient in Cantonese herbal cooling drinks.

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