Gan Huang Cao Stems (Penthorum chinense) — Dried Food Herb, 500g
$4.10 – $4.93Price range: $4.10 through $4.93
Description
Gan Huang Cao Stems (Penthorum chinense) are the dried aerial stems of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Gǎn Huáng Cǎo (赶黄草), also called Chě Gēn Cài (扯根菜). Long valued in folk herbal practice as a damp-clearing, liver-soothing herb, Gan Huang Cao has been prized in regional wellness traditions for supporting the Liver and Gallbladder, easing damp-heat, and promoting gentle internal balance. Its nature is sweet, slightly bitter, and neutral-to-cool, making it a mild yet purposeful herb for daily decoctions and herbal teas.


Key Selling Points
- Traditional Liver-soothing food herb
- Dried Gan Huang Cao stems (Penthorum chinense)
- Also known as Che Gen Cai (扯根菜)
- Clean new-crop stems, 500g pack
- Suitable for decoction and herbal tea


Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully harvested and dried to preserve the stems' pale green-to-tan color, firm fibrous texture, and mild grassy aroma. When decocted, the stems yield a light golden infusion with a gentle, subtly bittersweet taste and a clean herbal finish, making it easy to blend with other food herbs.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Stems |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Gan Huang Cao |
| Botanical Name | Penthorum chinense |
| Form | Dried Stems |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Origin | Anhui, China |


Usage Scenarios
- Daily herbal decoction
- Herbal tea blends
- Seasonal wellness soups
- Food-herb ingredient in congee
- Traditional regional tonic preparations

Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Gan Huang Cao is decocted alone or with other food herbs into daily teas and gentle tonics, often taken during warm seasons to support the body's natural balance. It is a common ingredient in regional liver-supporting decoctions, where it pairs with ingredients like chrysanthemum, goji berry, and jujube. In some areas, the stems are simmered into soups and congee as part of everyday seasonal nourishment.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Gan Huang Cao?
A: Gan Huang Cao is the common Chinese name for the dried stems of Penthorum chinense, also called Che Gen Cai (扯根菜). It is a traditional food herb used in decoctions and herbal teas.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Gan Huang Cao?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Gan Huang Cao is associated with soothing the Liver, clearing damp-heat, and supporting the Gallbladder. It is often used in daily teas and decoctions for seasonal balance.
Q: How do I use dried Gan Huang Cao stems?
A: Rinse the stems and simmer them in water for a decoction, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | 50 grams, 100 grams, 250 grams, 500 grams |
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