Ji Xue Cao (Centella asiatica) — Dried Food Herb, 500g Bulk, No Sulfur
$6.31 – $6.64Price range: $6.31 through $6.64
Description
Ji Xue Cao (Centella asiatica), also known as Pennywort or Gotu Kola and called Jī Xuě Cǎo (积雪草) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is the dried whole herb of a well-known food-herb botanical. Long prized in folk herbal practice as a cooling, clearing herb, Ji Xue Cao has been used to clear heat, resolve dampness, and support the body's natural detoxification. Its nature is bitter and cold, making it a refreshing herb traditionally taken in teas, soups, and seasonal wellness preparations.




Key Selling Points
- Traditional food-herb botanical (药食同源)
- Dried whole herb, no sulfur, no impurities
- Centella asiatica (Pennywort / Gotu Kola)
- 500g bulk pack, also available as custom powder
- Suitable for tea, soup, and daily herbal blends




Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its deep green color, delicate leafy texture, and fresh, grassy aroma. When brewed, the herb yields a light green infusion with a mildly bitter, cooling taste and a clean herbal finish, characteristic of freshly dried Pennywort.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Whole Herb |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Ji Xue Cao / Pennywort |
| Botanical Name | Centella asiatica |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Dried, No Sulfur |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |




Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea and daily infusion
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Herbal powder blends
- Seasonal cooling drinks
- Food-herb wellness recipes




Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Ji Xue Cao is decocted into teas, soups, and cooling summer drinks to clear heat and support the body's natural balance. It is often brewed alone as a daily tea or blended with ingredients like honeysuckle, chrysanthemum, and mint. In southern Chinese food culture, it also appears in herbal soups and medicinal food preparations, and is sometimes ground into powder for convenient daily use.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Ji Xue Cao?
A: Ji Xue Cao is the common Chinese name for Centella asiatica, also known as Pennywort or Gotu Kola. It is a traditional food-herb botanical used in teas, soups, and herbal preparations.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Ji Xue Cao?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Ji Xue Cao is associated with clearing heat, resolving dampness, and supporting the body's natural detoxification. It is often used in cooling teas and seasonal soups.
Q: How do I use dried Ji Xue Cao?
A: Rinse the herb and brew it in hot water as a tea, or simmer it with soup ingredients. It can also be ground into powder for blending. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Optional 500g, 500g in total |
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