Liu Ji Nu Dried Herb 500g Artemisiae Anomalae Herba Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Liu Ji Nu (刘寄奴), also called Nan Liu Ji Nu, is the dried aerial part of Artemisia anomala, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb supplied as cut and dried botanical material. In TCM theory it is traditionally considered warm in nature with a bitter flavor and is traditionally associated with the heart, liver, and spleen channels. This 500g pack is sold as a food-grade raw herb for culinary and decoction preparation. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Liu Ji Nu (刘寄奴) dried herb, a classic item in traditional Chinese herbal practice
• Botanical source Artemisia anomala, the southern variety known as Nan Liu Ji Nu
• Cut and dried aerial parts suitable for decoction, soup, and culinary preparation
• 500g value pack sold by the jin, ideal for regular herbal use
• Sealed packaging with 24-month shelf life when stored in a cool dry place

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears as fragmented stems, leaves, and flower heads in grayish-green to brownish tones with a dry, brittle texture. It carries a mild herbal aroma, and when decocted it typically yields a light brown infusion with a slightly bitter, aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to soups and slow-cooked broths
• Used in culinary preparations following traditional recipes
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea ingredient

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Liu Ji Nu has long been included in herbal decoctions and folk formulas, often paired with other botanicals according to classical recipes. It was traditionally prepared by simmering the dried aerial parts in water, and it also appears in seasonal and culinary herbal traditions. Its traditional associations are drawn from historical herbal literature rather than modern clinical evidence.

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