Plantain Herb Slices (Plantago asiatica) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Soup

Plantain Herb Slices (Plantago asiatica) are the dried aerial parts of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chē Qián Cǎo (车前草). For centuries, Che Qian Cao has been prized as a cooling, damp-clearing herb used to support urinary comfort, soothe summer heat, and ease seasonal discomfort. Its nature is sweet and cold, making it a gentle yet effective herb for clearing heat, promoting fluid movement, and supporting the body's natural detoxification pathways.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional heat-clearing food herb
• Dried Plantago asiatica aerial parts
• Naturally sun-dried and sliced
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• 500g value pack from Henan, China

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried and sliced to preserve its deep green color, delicate leafy texture, and mild grassy aroma. When brewed, the slices release a light, slightly sweet and refreshing infusion with a clean, herbaceous finish. In soups, they soften and impart a subtle green note without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal summer cooling drinks
• Daily wellness decoctions

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Che Qian Cao is decocted into teas, soups, and congee to support urinary comfort and clear summer heat. It is a common ingredient in seasonal cooling tea blends, where it pairs with ingredients like dandelion, chrysanthemum, and honeysuckle. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other cooling herbs for a light, refreshing infusion.

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