Viola Herb Zi Hua Di Ding 500g Dried Whole Herb for Decoction and Tea

Viola Herb, known in TCM as Zi Hua Di Ding (紫花地丁), is the dried whole herb of Viola yedoensis (or related Viola species). Traditionally classified as bitter and pungent in flavor and cold in nature, it is associated with the heart and liver channels in TCM theory. This listing offers dried whole-plant material supplied as a raw edible agricultural product, commonly used in herbal decoctions and traditional formulas. Store at room temperature in a dry place and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole herb of Viola yedoensis supplied as a raw botanical
• Known in TCM as Zi Hua Di Ding (紫花地丁) with folk names such as Ku Di Ding and Jian Tou Cao
• Traditionally regarded as bitter and cold in nature in TCM theory
• Whole dried plant form suitable for decoction pieces and herbal blends
• Sold as an edible agricultural product with a 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically appears as wrinkled green to brownish-green leaves and stems with small purple-violet flowers and fine roots. It typically has a faint grassy aroma and a bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into cooling herbal teas in warm seasons
• Combined with other herbs in folk formulas
• Used in external washes in traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Zi Hua Di Ding is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving toxicity, and it has long been used in folk practice for skin concerns and seasonal heat. It is commonly decocted alone or paired with herbs such as Pu Gong Ying (dandelion) in traditional formulas. The fresh or dried herb has also been applied externally in folk use.

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