Wild Centella Asiatica Dried Herb Ji Xue Cao 500g Traditional TCM Botanical for Tea and Decoction

Dried Centella Herb, known in TCM as Ji Xue Cao (积雪草), from Centella asiatica, the whole dried aerial herb. Also called Lei Gong Gen, Di Qian Cao, Ma Ti Cao, or Beng Da Wan, this wild-harvested botanical is sun-dried for preservation. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and detoxification. Suitable for decoction, tea, or external washes; consult a practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Centella asiatica whole herb, sun-dried for lasting quality
• Known by many names including Ji Xue Cao, Lei Gong Gen, and Beng Da Wan
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear damp-heat and support detoxification
• Versatile form suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, or external washes
• Generous 500g supply with a 12-month shelf life when stored properly

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears as fragmented green to brownish leaves and slender stems with a light, grassy aroma. When decocted, it typically yields a mild, slightly bitter and earthy infusion with a clean herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a mild standalone herbal tea
• Combine with other TCM herbs in formulas
• Prepare as an external wash for skin care routines

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Ji Xue Cao is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving dampness, and folk herbalism has long valued it for skin-related wellness. It is commonly simmered alone or blended with other cooling herbs such as honeysuckle or chrysanthemum in decoctions, and in southern China the fresh herb is also used in seasonal cooling drinks and soups.

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