Dried Plantain Herb Che Qian Cao Whole Herb Tea and Decoction Herb 70g Bag

Dried Plantain Herb, known in TCM as Che Qian Cao (车前草), from Plantago asiatica or related Plantago species, is the dried whole herb including leaves and stems. In TCM theory it is considered sweet in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the liver, kidney, lung, and small intestine channels. This dried whole herb is commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea. It is a traditional botanical product and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole Plantain Herb, a classic TCM botanical known as Che Qian Cao (车前草)
• Sourced from mainland China and supplied as a food-grade agricultural product
• Whole dried herb form suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary preparations
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its cooling nature and sweet flavor
• Convenient 70g sealed bag, easy to store in a cool dry place

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically appears grayish-green to yellowish-green with crinkled leaves and slender stems. It has a mild grassy aroma, and when simmered or steeped, the liquid typically shows a light yellowish-green tone with a slightly sweet, mildly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to herbal soup preparations
• Use in seasonal wellness recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Che Qian Cao has long been used in simple decoctions and herbal teas, often simmered alone or combined with other cooling herbs. It is traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural water metabolism and clearing internal heat in TCM theory. Folk practice also includes adding it to soups or seasonal herbal drinks, especially in warm weather.

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