Dried Eriocaulon Buergerianum Gu Jing Cao 1000g Bag Whole Herb Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Material

Dried Eriocaulon Herb, known in TCM as Gu Jing Cao (谷精草), from Eriocaulon buergerianum, consisting of the dried whole herb with flower heads. Traditionally associated with clearing and benefiting the eyes in TCM theory, this light herb is sun-dried and sealed for freshness. Commonly simmered as a decoction or blended into herbal teas for seasonal wellness use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Gu Jing Cao (谷精草) whole herb with flower heads
• Botanical source Eriocaulon buergerianum, sun-dried processing
• Traditionally valued in TCM for eye-related wellness support
• Light, airy flower heads ideal for decoctions and herbal blends
• Sealed 1000g bag suitable for regular herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale grayish-green with small dense button-like flower heads on slender stems. The herb is dry and brittle with a faint grassy aroma. When decocted, it typically yields a light, mildly herbaceous taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Blended into cooling herbal teas
• Combined with other herbs in seasonal wellness formulas
• Used in traditional eye-care herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Gu Jing Cao is traditionally associated with the liver and lung channels and is traditionally used to disperse wind-heat and benefit the eyes. It is commonly decocted alone or paired with herbs such as Ju Hua (chrysanthemum) and Sang Ye (mulberry leaf) in traditional eye-soothing teas, particularly during dry or dusty seasons.

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