Di Gu Pi Gynostemma Herbal Tea Blend 500g Bag Dried Lycium Bark Jiaogulan Loose Tea for Daily Brewing
Price range: $6.11 through $22.15
Description
Di Gu Pi Gynostemma Herbal Tea Blend combines Lycium Bark, known in TCM as Di Gu Pi (地骨皮) from Lycium chinense, with Jiaogulan, known as Jiao Gu Lan (绞股蓝) from Gynostemma pentaphyllum. This dried loose herb combination is traditionally used in TCM as a substitute tea. Di Gu Pi is sweet and cold and traditionally associated with clearing deficiency heat, while Jiaogulan is traditionally valued as a gentle daily tonic herb. Steep in hot water and enjoy as part of a balanced wellness routine.
Key Selling Points
- Two-herb TCM combination of Di Gu Pi and Jiao Gu Lan in one convenient pack
- Lycium Bark from Lycium chinense paired with Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaves
- Traditionally used as a daiyong tea substitute for daily herbal brewing
- Cleaned and sorted dried botanicals supplied in a 500g resealable bag
- Suitable for home decoction, teapot steeping, or blending with other herbs
Quality & Sensory
The cut bark typically appears pale yellowish-brown with a light woody texture, while the dried jiaogulan leaves and tendrils are typically deep green and slightly curling. The blend typically carries a mild grassy aroma, and the brewed tea tastes gently sweet with a fresh, slightly bitter herbal finish.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried herbal tea blend |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 地骨皮绞股蓝 |
| Pinyin | Di Gu Pi Jiao Gu Lan |
| Botanical Name | Lycium chinense; Gynostemma pentaphyllum |
| Plant Part | Root bark and dried aerial parts |
| Net Weight | 500g per bag |
Usage Scenarios
- Steep as a loose herbal tea in a pot or infuser
- Simmer briefly as a traditional decoction
- Brew alongside chrysanthemum or goji berries for a seasonal drink
- Prepare as a cooling summer beverage served at room temperature
Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Di Gu Pi is traditionally associated with clearing deficiency heat and cooling the blood, and it is often paired with herbs such as Yin Chai Hu in classic formulas. Jiao Gu Lan is traditionally prepared as a daily tonic tea in southern China, where it is valued for general wellbeing. The two are commonly combined and steeped or lightly simmered as a substitute tea for regular seasonal drinking.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is included in this product?
A: This is a dried herbal combination of Di Gu Pi (Lycium root bark) and Jiao Gu Lan (jiaogulan aerial parts), packed as a loose substitute tea.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory, Di Gu Pi is traditionally associated with clearing deficiency heat, while jiaogulan is traditionally enjoyed as a gentle daily tonic tea.
Q: How do I prepare it?
A: Place a suitable amount in a teapot or pot, add hot water, and steep or briefly simmer before straining and drinking.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
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