Dried Dandelion Root and Leaf Bulk Herbs Pu Gong Ying Taraxacum officinale for Tea and Decoction 50g Loose Pack

Dried Dandelion, known in TCM as Pu Gong Ying (蒲公英), from Taraxacum officinale, offered as sun-dried whole herb pieces. In TCM theory dandelion is bitter and sweet in flavor with a cold nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. This food-grade botanical is commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as a loose herbal tea. Store at room temperature in a dry place and use according to personal preference.

Key Selling Points

• Single-herb dandelion botanical sourced as a food-grade Chinese medicinal material
• Botanical source Taraxacum officinale with whole plant dried for versatile preparation
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a cooling herb associated with clearing heat
• Sun-dried and naturally processed with no further refining
• Loose bulk format suitable for tea, decoction, or culinary blending

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb shows green to yellowish-green fragmented leaves with slender brownish roots and a light, dry texture. The aroma is mildly grassy and earthy, and a prepared infusion typically tastes gently bitter with a clean herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a loose herbal tea alone or blended with chrysanthemum
• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Add to soups or grain congee for a mild bitter-green note
• Use in seasonal spring food and drink preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Pu Gong Ying is a commonly used cooling herb, often prepared as a simple decoction or daily infusion. It is traditionally paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Honeysuckle or chrysanthemum in heat-clearing drinks, and fresh or dried dandelion greens have long appeared in springtime folk cuisine. Preparation typically involves simmering the dried herb briefly or steeping it in hot water.

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