Pyrola Herb Lu Xian Cao 500g Dried Whole Herb Traditional TCM Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient
Price range: $5.30 through $11.96
Description
Dried Pyrola Herb, known in TCM as Lu Xian Cao (鹿衔草), from Pyrola calliantha, using the dried whole plant. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, it is considered bitter and mild in nature and traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea. Store refrigerated and consult a qualified practitioner before use.
Key Selling Points
- Authentic dried Lu Xian Cao whole herb supplied as a 500g bag
- Botanical source Pyrola calliantha, also called Lu Ti Cao or Zi Bei Jin Niu Cao
- Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and daily herbal teas
- Carefully dried whole plant with leaves and stems retained
- Suitable for home decoction, soup, and seasonal herbal preparation
Quality & Sensory
The dried herb typically shows dark green to purplish-green leaves with slender stems and a dry, brittle texture. It typically carries a faint grassy aroma, and a decoction typically yields a mild, slightly bitter and astringent taste.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried whole herb |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 鹿衔草 |
| Pinyin | Lu Xian Cao |
| Botanical Name | Pyrola calliantha |
| Plant Part | Whole plant with leaves and stems |
| Net Weight | 500g |
Usage Scenarios
- Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
- Brewed as a mild daily herbal tea
- Added to herbal soup preparations
- Used in seasonal tonic recipes under practitioner guidance
Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Lu Xian Cao is traditionally associated with supporting the liver and kidney channels and is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal teas. It is often simmered alone or combined with other tonic herbs such as Du Zhong or Sang Ji Sheng in traditional formulas, and is also prepared in autumn and winter wellness soups.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is 500g of dried Lu Xian Cao (鹿衔草), the whole plant of Pyrola calliantha, supplied as a raw herb for decoction or tea.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory it is considered bitter and mild and is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. It has long been used in decoctions and herbal teas.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in water for a decoction or brewed as a mild tea, and can also be added to herbal soups. Consult a practitioner for suitable amounts.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Deergrass 500g, Deer mouth grass 250g, Deer mouth grass 50g |
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