Dried Selaginella Herb Shi Shang Bai Whole Plant Traditional TCM Botanical Bulk Supply

Dried Selaginella Herb, known in TCM as Shi Shang Bai (石上柏), from Selaginella doederleinii, the whole dried plant. This green leafy botanical is traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice, typically prepared as a decoction. In TCM theory it is considered bitter and slightly cool. Sold as a raw edible agricultural product for traditional herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Selaginella doederleinii plant supplied as a raw TCM botanical
• Known in Chinese herbalism as Shi Shang Bai (石上柏)
• Traditionally prepared as a decoction in Chinese herbal practice
• Sold by weight as an edible agricultural product with 12-month shelf life
• Sealed storage in a cool dry place or refrigeration recommended

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep green to greenish-brown in color with slender branched stems and small scale-like leaves. The dried herb has a faint grassy aroma and a typically bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into a traditional herbal decoction
• Used in folk herbal formulas alongside other botanicals
• Stored as a pantry herb for seasonal traditional preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shi Shang Bai is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting the body's natural balance. It is most commonly simmered in water as a decoction, sometimes combined with other cooling herbs according to traditional formulas. Folk herbalists have also used it in seasonal wellness regimens. Preparation methods and amounts should follow guidance from a qualified practitioner.

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