Chuan Xin Lian Dried Andrographis Herb Leaves 1 Jin Bulk Loose Cut for Herbal Decoction

Chuan Xin Lian (穿心莲), known in English as Andrographis, is the dried leaf of Andrographis paniculata, a classic bitter-cooling herb in TCM. Traditionally associated with clearing heat and releasing toxicity, these sun-dried leaves are sorted to remove impurities and may be ground to order. In TCM theory it enters the lung, stomach, large intestine, and bladder channels. Suitable for traditional herbal preparation; not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chuan Xin Lian (穿心莲) dried Andrographis paniculata leaves
• Sun-dried and hand-sorted to remove stems and foreign matter
• Bitter and cold in TCM nature, traditionally used to clear heat
• Available whole or ground to your specified particle size
• Sold as a bulk 1 jin (500 g) pack of edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep green to brownish-green leaves with a dry, brittle texture and a distinct bitter aroma. When decocted, the liquor is typically greenish-yellow with a strongly bitter, lingering taste characteristic of Andrographis.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepare as a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a bitter herbal tea infusion
• Grind into powder for traditional formulations
• Blend into herbal formulas under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chuan Xin Lian is traditionally used to clear heat and resolve toxicity, and it is often paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Hua or Ban Lan Gen in heat-clearing formulas. It is commonly decocted alone or in blends, and in folk use the fresh or dried leaf has also been prepared as a bitter tea during hot seasons.

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