Dried Dandelion Herb Pu Gong Ying Wild Dandelion Root and Leaf Tea 50g x 3 Cans

Dried Dandelion Herb, known in TCM as Pu Gong Ying (蒲公英), from Taraxacum officinale, offering both root and leaf in a naturally sun-dried whole herb form. In TCM theory, dandelion is considered bitter and sweet in flavor with a cold nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. This wild-harvested botanical is commonly prepared as a simple herbal tea or added to decoctions. Store in a cool, dry place and enjoy as part of a balanced traditional herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dandelion plant material including both root and leaf portions
• Botanical source Taraxacum officinale known in TCM as Pu Gong Ying
• Naturally sun-dried using traditional processing methods
• Wild-sourced Chinese mainland herb sold as a food-grade agricultural product
• Convenient 50g can format supplied as a set of three cans

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows a mix of greenish-brown leaves and darker root pieces with a dry, brittle texture. It carries a mild earthy and slightly bitter aroma. When brewed, the infusion typically tastes gently bitter with a clean, grassy finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a standalone dandelion herbal tea
• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Blend with other cooling herbs for seasonal teas
• Use in culinary broths for a mild bitter note

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Pu Gong Ying has long been valued as a cooling herb, often simmered alone or combined with herbs such as honeysuckle or chrysanthemum in warm-weather decoctions. Folk households have also used dandelion leaf and root in simple daily infusions, particularly during spring and summer, and occasionally added the dried herb to soups or congee for its traditional character.

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