Lan Bu Zheng Dried Herb 500g Geum Aleppicum Whole Plant Traditional TCM Herbal Tea and Decoction Material

Lan Bu Zheng (蓝布正), also called Hong Xin Cao, is the dried whole plant of Geum aleppicum, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. In TCM theory it is considered sweet, slightly bitter, and neutral, traditionally associated with the liver, spleen, and lung channels. Traditionally used in folk herbal practice for decoctions and herbal teas, it is sold as hand-selected dried botanical material for external preparation at home. This product is a food-grade raw herb and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Lan Bu Zheng (蓝布正) dried whole plant from mainland China
• Botanical source Geum aleppicum, known in folk tradition as Hong Xin Cao or Shui Yang Mei
• Hand-selected dried herb suitable for decoction pieces and daily herbal tea
• Traditional TCM herb valued in folk practice for seasonal wellness routines
• 500g value bag with resealable storage under cool dry conditions

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb shows green to brownish-green fragmented leaves and stems with a mild grassy aroma. Texture is dry and slightly brittle. When decocted or steeped, it typically yields a light amber infusion with a gently bitter, slightly sweet herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to herbal soup preparations
• Blend with other TCM herbs in folk formulas

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk herbalism, Lan Bu Zheng has long been gathered in summer and dried for household use. It is traditionally simmered alone or combined with other herbs into decoctions and light teas, and is sometimes added to soups in rural seasonal food-herb customs. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural balance during humid seasons. Preparation methods and pairings vary by regional folk practice.

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