Dried Viola Herb Zi Hua Di Ding 紫花地丁 Natural Whole Herb 500g for Decoction and Tea

Dried Viola Herb, known in TCM as Zi Hua Di Ding (紫花地丁), from Viola yedoensis, the whole aerial plant harvested and sun-dried. In TCM theory it is considered bitter and pungent in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. This natural, additive-free herb is commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Viola yedoensis plant, a classic TCM heat-clearing herb
• Known as Zi Hua Di Ding (紫花地丁), also called Di Ding Cao or Hua Tou Cao
• Sun-dried whole herb with no additives or processing aids
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and external washes in traditional practice
• Convenient 500g pre-packaged format for home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears green to brownish-green with slender stems and small crinkled leaves, sometimes retaining tiny purple flowers. It has a faint grassy aroma, and a decoction typically yields a light greenish-brown liquid with a mildly bitter, herbaceous taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a cooling herbal tea in warm weather
• Prepare as an external wash or compress in folk practice
• Combine with other heat-clearing herbs in formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zi Hua Di Ding is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving toxicity, and it has long been used in folk herbalism for skin concerns and seasonal heat. It is commonly decocted alone or paired with herbs such as Pu Gong Ying (dandelion) in classical heat-clearing combinations. Traditionally prepared as a decoction, tea, or external wash.

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