Shi Shang Bai Dried Selaginella Herb 500g Natural Sun Dried Whole Plant for Tea and Infusion

Shi Shang Bai (石上柏), the dried whole plant of Selaginella doederleinii, is a traditional Chinese herb supplied as naturally sun-dried botanical material. In TCM theory it is considered bitter, slightly cold, and associated with the Lung and Liver channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal infusions, it is valued in folk practice for clearing heat and supporting the body's natural balance. Suitable for experienced herbal users preparing traditional formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Shi Shang Bai (石上柏) dried whole plant from Zhejiang
• Botanical source Selaginella doederleinii, a classic TCM herb
• Naturally sun-dried to preserve traditional character
• Traditionally used in decoctions, herbal teas, and wine infusions
• Sold as food-grade raw agricultural product for herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears green to yellowish-green with slender branching stems and small scale-like leaves. It has a faint grassy aroma and a mildly bitter, astringent taste when steeped or decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped as a bitter herbal tea infusion
• Soaked in liquor for traditional herbal wine
• Used as an ingredient in folk herbal formulas

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Shi Shang Bai is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving toxicity, and it has been used in folk herbalism for swellings and respiratory discomfort. It is commonly prepared by decoction, sometimes combined with other heat-clearing herbs, and is also traditionally steeped in wine. Seasonal use is most common in warm months when heat-clearing herbs are traditionally favored.

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