Shi Jian Chuan Dried Herb 500g Salvia chinensis Traditional TCM Decoction Herb

Shi Jian Chuan (石见穿), also written Shi Jian Chuan (石见川), is the dried whole herb of Salvia chinensis, known in TCM as Yue Xia Hong (月下红). This newly harvested raw botanical is sold as a food-grade agricultural product for traditional decoction use. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving dampness. Store refrigerated and use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole herb of Salvia chinensis known in TCM as Shi Jian Chuan (石见穿)
• Also called Yue Xia Hong (月下红) in traditional Chinese herbal practice
• New-crop herb supplied as a raw food-grade agricultural product
• Traditional decoction herb valued in TCM for heat-clearing and dampness-resolving properties
• 500g pack with 12-month shelf life when stored refrigerated

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb shows green to brownish-green stems and leaves with a dry, brittle texture and a faint grassy-herbal aroma. When decocted, it typically yields a light amber infusion with a mildly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into multi-herb TCM formulas
• Prepared as a mild herbal tea infusion
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shi Jian Chuan is traditionally used in decoctions, often combined with other heat-clearing herbs according to classical formulas. Folk herbalists have long valued it for seasonal wellness preparations, and it is commonly simmered alone or with complementary botanicals. It is traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural balance during warm seasons.

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