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Ban Zhi Lian Dried Herb (Scutellaria barbata) — 500g Food-Herb Cut for Tea & Decoction

Name: Ban Zhi Lian Dried Herb (Scutellaria barbata) — 500g Food-Herb Cut for Tea &amp; Decoction
SKU: C1688-566215112250
Price: 4.75 HKD
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$4.75

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Description

Ban Zhi Lian (Scutellaria barbata), also known as Barbed Skullcap, is the dried whole herb of a traditional food-herb botanical prized in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bàn Zhī Lián (半枝莲). For centuries it has been valued as a cooling, heat-clearing herb used in decoctions and daily herbal teas. Its nature is pungent and slightly bitter, mildly cold, making it a gentle yet clarifying herb traditionally associated with clearing heat, resolving toxin, and supporting smooth flow of qi and blood.

Ban Zhi Lian Dried Herb (Scutellaria barbata) — 500g Food-Herb Cut for Tea & Decoction overview

Key Selling Points

Traditional heat-clearing food-herb botanical
Dried whole herb, clean and sieved
Scutellaria barbata (Ban Zhi Lian)
500g value pack for tea and decoction
Sourced from Anhui, new-crop stock

Ban Zhi Lian Dried Herb (Scutellaria barbata) — 500g Food-Herb Cut for Tea & Decoction key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried and sieved to preserve its deep green color, fine leafy texture, and mild herbal aroma. When decocted or brewed, it yields a light golden-green infusion with a gently bitter, faintly sweet taste and a clean, grassy finish that blends well with other herbs.

Ban Zhi Lian Dried Herb (Scutellaria barbata) — 500g Food-Herb Cut for Tea & Decoction quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Dried Whole Herb
Common Name	Ban Zhi Lian
Botanical Name	Scutellaria barbata
Form	Dried Cut Herb
Net Weight	500g
Origin	Anhui, China

Ban Zhi Lian Dried Herb (Scutellaria barbata) — 500g Food-Herb Cut for Tea & Decoction specifications

Usage Scenarios

Herbal decoction with other botanicals
Daily herbal tea blends
Traditional soup and tonic preparations
Seasonal heat-clearing tea
Food-herb ingredient for home cooking

Ban Zhi Lian Dried Herb (Scutellaria barbata) — 500g Food-Herb Cut for Tea & Decoction in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ban Zhi Lian is decocted alone or combined with other herbs into daily teas and cooling tonics. It is often paired with herbs such as Bai Hua She She Cao, Ban Lan Gen, and Jin Yin Hua in traditional formulas, and is brewed as a light bitter tea during warm seasons. In some regional kitchens it is added to herbal soup packs for its clarifying character.

Ban Zhi Lian Dried Herb (Scutellaria barbata) — 500g Food-Herb Cut for Tea & Decoction preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Ban Zhi Lian?

A: Ban Zhi Lian is the common Chinese name for the dried whole herb of Scutellaria barbata, also called Barbed Skullcap. It is a traditional food-herb botanical used in teas and decoctions.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Ban Zhi Lian?

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Ban Zhi Lian is associated with clearing heat, resolving toxin, and supporting the smooth flow of qi and blood. It is commonly used in herbal teas and decoctions for daily seasonal nourishment.

Q: How do I use dried Ban Zhi Lian?

A: Rinse a small handful and simmer it in water as a decoction, or brew it in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.