Han Lian Cao (Eclipta prostrata) — Dried Food Herb, 500g New-Crop Sulfur-Free

Han Lian Cao (Eclipta prostrata), also known as Mohanlian (墨旱莲) or False Daisy, is the dried whole herb of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Hàn Lián Cǎo (旱莲草). For centuries it has been prized as a yin-nourishing, blood-cooling herb used to support the Liver and Kidney, moisten dryness, and promote healthy hair and skin. Its nature is sweet, sour, and cooling, making it a gentle yet effective herb for nourishing yin and cooling the blood.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional yin-nourishing food herb
• Dried whole herb, new-crop quality
• Eclipta prostrata
• Sulfur-free, natural processing
• Suitable for tea, decoction, and congee

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its dark green color, delicate leafy texture, and mild herbal aroma. When decocted or brewed, it yields a gentle, slightly bitter and subtly sweet infusion with a smooth, earthy finish, adding depth to herbal blends without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Traditional decoctions
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal nourishment
• Daily wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Han Lian Cao is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment and promote healthy hair and skin. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter formulas, where it pairs with ingredients like He Shou Wu, Nu Zhen Zi, and Sheng Di Huang. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other herbs for a light, mildly bitter infusion.

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