Wild Evening Primrose Herb Yue Jian Cao Dried Whole Herb 500g Traditional Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Dried Evening Primrose Herb, known in TCM as Yue Jian Cao (月见草), from Oenothera biennis. This listing offers sun-dried whole herb pieces, traditionally harvested and shade or sun dried to preserve the natural character of the aerial parts. In TCM theory, Yue Jian Cao is considered to have a bitter and warm nature and is traditionally associated with dispelling wind and dampness. It is commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal infusion. Store frozen to maintain freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Yue Jian Cao (月见草) whole herb, traditionally sun-dried for herbal use
• Botanical source Oenothera biennis, a well-known traditional Chinese herbal material
• In TCM theory, traditionally associated with dispelling wind and dampness
• Suitable for decoction, herbal tea, and traditional soup preparation
• Pre-packaged 500g lot with 12-month shelf life when stored frozen

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically appears in green to yellowish-green segments with a dry, brittle texture and a faint grassy aroma. When decocted or steeped, it typically yields a light amber infusion with a mildly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepare as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a mild herbal infusion or tea
• Add to herbal soup blends during cooking
• Use in seasonal folk herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Yue Jian Cao is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal teas, often prepared alone or combined with other wind-dispelling herbs. It has historically been valued in folk formulas for seasonal wellness and is sometimes simmered in soups. Traditional preparation involves rinsing the dried herb and simmering or steeping in hot water.

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