Qing Hao Dried Artemisia annua Leaves 500g Sweet Wormwood Herb for Traditional Decoctions and Herbal Tea

Qing Hao (青蒿), known as Sweet Wormwood or Sweet Annie, is the dried aerial parts of Artemisia annua. In TCM theory it is bitter and acrid in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing deficiency heat and summer heat. These sliced dried leaves are suited to decoctions, herbal teas, and traditional formulas under practitioner guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Qing Hao 青蒿 dried Artemisia annua aerial parts in sliced form
• Traditional TCM herb valued for clearing deficiency heat and summer heat
• Bitter, acrid, and cold in nature per classical Chinese herbal theory
• Carefully cut slices that are easy to measure, brew, and decoct
• Versatile for herbal teas, decoctions, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep green to yellow-green in color with a dry, brittle texture and a distinct aromatic, slightly bitter scent. When decocted or steeped, it typically yields a light greenish-yellow infusion with a refreshingly bitter, herbaceous taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a light herbal tea with hot water
• Simmer in traditional decoctions with other herbs
• Blend into seasonal summer herbal drinks
• Use in traditional formulas under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Qing Hao is traditionally used to address deficiency heat with steaming sensations and to relieve summer heat and dampness. It is often prepared as a cold-infused tea or added to decoctions, and is traditionally paired with herbs such as Bie Jia or Di Gu Pi in classical formulas. Fresh or dried aerial parts have also been used in folk seasonal drinks during hot weather.

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