Dried Litchi Grass Salvia Plebeia Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient
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Dried Litchi Grass Salvia Plebeia Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

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Description

Dried Litchi Grass, known in TCM as Li Zhi Cao (荔枝草), from Salvia plebeia, is the dried whole herb of a traditional Chinese botanical. Also called Xue Jian Cao (雪见草) or frog grass, it is traditionally valued in folk herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered bitter in flavor and cool in nature. Commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea, it should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Dried Litchi Grass Salvia Plebeia Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient overview
Dried Litchi Grass Salvia Plebeia Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient overview

Key Selling Points

  • Dried whole herb of Litchi Grass, a traditional Chinese botanical
  • Botanical source Salvia plebeia, known in TCM as Li Zhi Cao (荔枝草)
  • Sun-dried and loose packed, suitable for decoction or herbal tea preparation
  • Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM folk practice
  • Sold as a raw edible agricultural product in 500g bulk quantity
Dried Litchi Grass Salvia Plebeia Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient key features
Dried Litchi Grass Salvia Plebeia Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient key features

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows wrinkled green to grayish-green leaves with a rough, textured surface. It carries a mild grassy aroma, and when decocted it typically yields a light herbal infusion with a slightly bitter, refreshing taste.

Dried Litchi Grass Salvia Plebeia Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient quality and texture
Dried Litchi Grass Salvia Plebeia Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried whole herb
Chinese Name 荔枝草
Pinyin Li Zhi Cao
Botanical Name Salvia plebeia
Plant Part Whole herb
Net Weight 500g
Dried Litchi Grass Salvia Plebeia Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient specifications
Dried Litchi Grass Salvia Plebeia Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Brew as a traditional herbal tea infusion
  • Simmer into a decoction following practitioner guidance
  • Combine with other herbs in folk herbal formulas
  • Use in seasonal herbal preparations at home
Dried Litchi Grass Salvia Plebeia Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient in use
Dried Litchi Grass Salvia Plebeia Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient in use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice, Li Zhi Cao has long been gathered and sun-dried for use in home herbal preparations. It is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting the throat and respiratory passages in TCM theory. The herb is commonly decocted alone or paired with other cooling herbs, and in some regions it is used in seasonal herbal teas during warm months.

Dried Litchi Grass Salvia Plebeia Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient preparation
Dried Litchi Grass Salvia Plebeia Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: This is dried Litchi Grass (荔枝草, Li Zhi Cao), the whole herb of Salvia plebeia, sold loose in a 500g pack as a raw agricultural product.

Q: What is its traditional value?

A: In TCM theory it is considered bitter and cool, and it is traditionally associated with clearing heat in folk herbal practice.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is typically simmered into a decoction or steeped as a herbal tea, often following the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Dried Litchi Grass Salvia Plebeia Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient details
Dried Litchi Grass Salvia Plebeia Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient details

Additional information

Weight 0.55 kg
Dimensions 25 × 18 × 8 cm

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