Dried Qin Jiao Gentiana Root 50g Bottle Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient Qinjiao Largeleaf Gentian Root

Dried Qin Jiao (秦艽, Qinjiao), the root of Gentiana macrophylla, is a classic Chinese herbal botanical supplied as sun-dried whole and cut root pieces in a 50g bottle. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with acrid and bitter flavor and a slightly cold nature, and is traditionally linked to the stomach, liver, and gallbladder channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it is a raw agricultural product for traditional herbal preparation, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient Qin Jiao (秦艽) dried root from Gentiana macrophylla
• Sun-dried raw botanical pieces suitable for decoction and herbal formulas
• Bottled 50g portion convenient for small-batch herbal preparation
• Traditionally valued in TCM for dispelling wind-dampness and easing sinews
• Sourced from mainland China and sold as a food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried root pieces show a yellowish-brown to dark brown surface with a fibrous, slightly twisted texture and a distinctive aromatic, acrid smell. Decocted Qin Jiao usually yields a light brown infusion with a bitter, slightly acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to multi-herb TCM formulas as directed by a practitioner
• Brewed as a bitter herbal tea ingredient
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Qin Jiao is traditionally used to dispel wind and dampness, ease the sinews and channels, and clear deficiency heat, appearing in classical formulas for joint and sinew comfort. It is commonly decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Du Huo, Sang Zhi, or Yi Yi Ren, and is also used in folk herbal teas during damp or changeable seasons.

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