Dried Jing Jie Herb 500g Schizonepeta Sifted Cut Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Jing Jie (荆芥), the aerial parts of Schizonepeta tenuifolia, is a classic Chinese herbal material sold as sifted, machine-cut pieces. In TCM theory it is traditionally characterized as acrid and slightly warm and associated with releasing the exterior. This 500g pack suits herbal shops, decoction blending, and traditional tea-style infusions. Store in a cool, dry place and consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially for special populations.

Key Selling Points

• Sifted Jing Jie cut herb with minimal dust and fragments
• Botanical source Schizonepeta tenuifolia, aerial parts
• Known in TCM as Jing Jie 荆芥, traditionally acrid and slightly warm
• Machine-cut and hand-sorted for consistent pieces
• 500g bulk pack suited to decoctions and herbal blending

Quality & Sensory

Typically the cut pieces show greenish stems with darker leaves and a fine, dry, brittle texture. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and slightly minty-herbal, and a traditional infusion typically yields a light, gently aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into custom herbal formulas
• Steeped as a light traditional herbal infusion
• Stocked by herbal shops and wellness practitioners

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Jing Jie is traditionally associated with releasing the exterior and dispersing wind, and it appears in many classical exterior-releasing formulas. It is commonly decocted with herbs such as Fang Feng or Bo He in traditional wind-dispersing blends, and the charred form Jing Jie Tan has separate traditional applications. Traditionally it was also used in seasonal herbal teas during changing weather.

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