Dried Duckweed Herb Fu Ping 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Duckweed Herb, known in TCM as Fu Ping (浮萍), from the whole aerial plant of Spirodela or related duckweed species. This lightweight dried botanical is traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and promoting urination in TCM theory. It is typically mild in nature and acrid in flavor. Commonly used in decoctions or herbal teas, it should be prepared according to professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried duckweed herb known in TCM as Fu Ping (浮萍)
• Botanical source is Spirodela polyrhiza or related duckweed species
• Traditionally used in TCM to disperse wind-heat and promote urination
• Lightweight whole-plant form suitable for decoction or tea preparation
• Sold as a dried edible agricultural product with 365-day shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically light green to grayish-green in color with a fine, papery texture. The dried fronds are extremely lightweight and brittle. Aroma is typically faint and grassy, and a prepared infusion usually carries a mild, slightly herbaceous taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped as a light herbal tea infusion
• Blended into seasonal herbal formulas with other botanicals
• Used in traditional summer cooling preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Fu Ping is traditionally associated with releasing the exterior, dispersing wind-heat, and promoting urination. It has historically been prepared as a single-herb decoction or combined with other cooling herbs such as chrysanthemum or mint in seasonal formulas. Folk tradition also links it to summer heat relief and skin-related external washes.

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