White Hair Prunella Xia Ku Cao Dried Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

White Hair Prunella Herb, known in TCM as Bai Mao Xia Ku Cao (白毛夏枯草) and also called Jin Gu Cao (筋骨草), is the dried whole herb of Ajuga decumbens. Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM theory, this dried botanical is commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea. Store refrigerated and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole herb of Ajuga decumbens supplied as a raw botanical
• Known in TCM as Bai Mao Xia Ku Cao (白毛夏枯草) with the folk name Jin Gu Cao (筋骨草)
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in Chinese herbal practice
• Dried processing with a 12-month shelf life and 500g bulk bag format
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and seasonal wellness preparations

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically appears as cut or whole segments with green to grayish-green leaves and slender stems. It has a mild grassy aroma, and when decocted it typically yields a light herbal infusion with a slightly bitter, refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into a traditional herbal decoction
• Brewed as a cooling herbal tea in warm seasons
• Combined with other botanicals in folk herbal formulas
• Used in seasonal wellness and summer drink preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bai Mao Xia Ku Cao is traditionally associated with clearing heat and is a familiar folk herb in southern China, where it is also known as Jin Gu Cao or San Xue Cao. It is commonly simmered alone or with other cooling herbs into a decoction, or brewed as a light daily tea during hot weather.

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