Dried Centella Asiatica Ji Xue Cao 500g Wild Harvested Sun Dried Herb for Tea and Decoction

Dried Centella Herb, known in TCM as Ji Xue Cao (积雪草), from Centella asiatica, the whole dried aerial herb also called Gotu Kola or Lei Gong Gen. Traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and soothing the skin in TCM theory, this sun-dried herb is commonly prepared as tea, decoction, or external wash. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ji Xue Cao (积雪草) dried herb, also known as Gotu Kola, Lei Gong Gen, or Beng Da Wan
• Botanical source Centella asiatica, whole dried aerial herb traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice
• Wild harvested and sun dried to preserve the natural character of the leaf and stem
• Traditionally associated in TCM with clearing damp-heat and supporting skin comfort
• Versatile form suitable for herbal tea, decoction, or external wash preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears as fragmented green to yellowish-green leaves and slender stems with a light, dry texture. The aroma is mildly grassy and herbal, and a prepared infusion typically tastes gently bitter with a fresh green note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a simple herbal tea with hot water
• Simmer in decoctions with other cooling herbs
• Prepare as an external wash or compress for skin care routines
• Blend into seasonal herbal drinks in warm weather

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ji Xue Cao is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and resolving toxicity, and it is often paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Hua or Xia Ku Cao in cooling decoctions. Folk use includes external washes for skin comfort and simple summer teas. It is also known in Southern Chinese tradition as Beng Da Wan and used in home-style herbal soups.

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