Wild Dried Cirsium Herb Da Ji 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Cirsium Herb, known in TCM as Da Ji (大蓟), from Cirsium japonicum, the whole aerial herb harvested and sun-dried. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, this cooling bitter herb is associated with the liver and spleen channels. Commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea ingredient. Store frozen to preserve freshness and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried aerial herb of Cirsium japonicum supplied in a resealable prepacked 500g bag
• Known in TCM as Da Ji (大蓟), a cooling bitter herb traditionally used in Chinese herbal formulas
• Sun-dried whole herb with stems leaves and flower heads retained for full traditional character
• Suitable for decoctions herbal teas and external washes in traditional practice
• New harvest stock stored frozen to help preserve aroma and color

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-green to brownish-green segments with a dry brittle texture and a faint grassy aroma. When decocted the liquid typically shows a light greenish-brown tone with a distinctly bitter earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steeped as a bitter herbal tea ingredient
• Blended into multi-herb decoction formulas
• Used in traditional external washes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory Da Ji is considered cool in nature with a sweet and bitter flavor and is traditionally associated with cooling the blood and promoting healing. Traditionally prepared by decoction alone or combined with other cooling herbs such as Xiao Ji. Folk practice also uses the fresh herb crushed for topical application. Best used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

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