Ji Gu Cao Chicken Bone Herb Dried Whole Herb 50g Canister Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Ji Gu Cao (鸡骨草), known in English as Chicken Bone Herb, is the dried whole herb of Abrus cantoniensis, a traditional Chinese botanical widely used in southern China. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and slightly cold in nature and traditionally associated with the liver and stomach channels. These dried herbs are sun-dried and packed in a 50g canister, suitable for decoction or herbal soup preparation. This product is a food-grade dried botanical and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole herb of Abrus cantoniensis, known in TCM as Ji Gu Cao (鸡骨草)
• New harvest from Guangxi, a recognized traditional growing region for this herb
• Sun-dried and carefully sorted loose dried herb, easy to portion for decoction
• Traditionally used in Cantonese herbal soups and cooling summer decoctions
• Sealed 50g canister keeps the dried herb protected in cool dry storage

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows slender stems with small pinnate leaves in grayish-green to brownish-green tones. It has a faint grassy aroma, a dry brittle texture, and typically yields a light amber infusion with a mild, slightly sweet and grassy taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional Cantonese herbal soups with pork or lean meat
• Decocted alone or with other herbs as a seasonal cooling drink
• Brewed as a mild daily herbal tea in small amounts
• Added to congee or slow-cooked dishes in traditional home cooking

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Ji Gu Cao has long been used in Lingnan and Cantonese households, most famously simmered in soups during humid summer months. It is traditionally paired with ingredients such as lean pork, red dates, or other mild herbs in slow decoctions. Folk herbalists have also prepared it as a simple strained tea. Its use is rooted in seasonal dietary tradition rather than modern clinical practice.

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