Fu Ping Herb (Spirodela polyrhiza) — Dried Purple-Backed Duckweed, Unsulfured, 500g

Fu Ping Herb (Spirodela polyrhiza), also known as Purple-Backed Duckweed or Shui Ping, is the dried whole plant of a traditional aquatic herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Fú Píng (浮萍). For centuries, Fu Ping has been prized as a light, floating, wind-releasing herb used to disperse wind-heat, promote eruption of rashes, and support healthy water metabolism. Its nature is cold and its flavor is pungent, making it a gentle yet effective herb for releasing the exterior and clearing heat.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional wind-heat releasing herb
• Dried whole Purple-Backed Duckweed
• Spirodela polyrhiza
• Unsulfured, clean new-crop quality
• Suitable for decoction and herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully harvested and shade-dried to preserve its deep green to purple-tinged color, delicate leafy texture, and mild grassy aroma. When decocted, it yields a light, slightly bitter and subtly cooling infusion with a fresh, green note, blending well with other herbs without overpowering the formula.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Herbal tea blends for seasonal support
• Wind-heat formula ingredient
• Skin-support herbal preparations
• Daily wellness tea

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Fu Ping is decocted alone or with other herbs to release the exterior and clear wind-heat, often paired with mint, schizonepeta, or honeysuckle for seasonal discomfort. It is also used in traditional formulas to promote skin eruption and support healthy water metabolism. As a daily tea, it is brewed lightly with a touch of honey or blended with chrysanthemum for a refreshing, cooling infusion.

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