Dried Sedum Herb Chui Pen Cao Loose Bulk 500g Freshly Sun Dried Whole Plant

Dried Sedum Herb, known in TCM as Chui Pen Cao (垂盆草), from Sedum sarmentosum, the dried whole plant of a succulent groundcover. Traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat in TCM theory, this mildly cold, sweet and light-flavored herb is commonly used in folk herbal practice as a simple decoction or tea. Sold as a raw edible agricultural product in loose bulk; consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried plant of Chui Pen Cao (垂盆草), Sedum sarmentosum, also called stringy stonecrop
• New-crop herb, sun-dried and sold loose in bulk by weight
• Traditionally used in TCM for its cooling nature, entering the liver and gallbladder channels
• Suitable for simple decoctions, herbal teas, or external washes in folk practice
• Raw edible agricultural product with a 12-month shelf life under normal storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears as slender greenish to yellow-green stems with small fleshy leaves, slightly brittle in texture. It carries a faint fresh grassy aroma, and a decoction typically yields a light, mildly sweet and slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a simple herbal decoction following practitioner guidance
• Brew a small amount as a light herbal tea
• Use in folk-style external washes or compresses
• Blend into seasonal herbal formulas with other cooling herbs

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Chui Pen Cao is considered sweet and bland with a slightly cold nature, traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and supporting liver health. Folk practice commonly uses the fresh or dried whole plant as a single-herb decoction or tea, sometimes paired with other cooling herbs such as Ji Gu Cao. It has also been applied externally in traditional practice for minor skin discomforts.

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