Wild Gentian Root Long Dan Cao Dried Herbal Tea 500g Traditional Bitter TCM Herb

Dried Gentian Root, known in TCM as Long Dan Cao (龙胆草), from Gentiana species. These dried root segments are traditionally valued for their pronounced bitter flavor and cooling nature, associated in TCM theory with clearing damp-heat. Traditionally prepared as a short decoction or blended into herbal formulas. Store frozen and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Long Dan Cao (龙胆草) dried gentian root in traditional segment form
• Sun-dried processing preserves the root's natural deep yellow-brown color and character
• Traditionally associated in TCM with clearing damp-heat and excess fire
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and formula blending
• Pre-packaged 500g supply with 12-month shelf life when stored frozen

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep yellow-brown to brownish root segments with a wrinkled, slightly twisted texture. The aroma is faintly herbal, and the taste is intensely bitter, a hallmark of genuine gentian root. Brewed or decocted, it yields a clear amber-brown infusion with a persistent bitter finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer briefly as a standalone bitter herbal decoction
• Blend into traditional TCM formulas with other cooling herbs
• Prepare as a short-steeped herbal tea for experienced users
• Incorporate into seasonal herbal regimens under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Long Dan Cao is traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness, and it appears in classic formulas such as Long Dan Xie Gan Tang. It is traditionally paired with herbs like Scutellaria and Gardenia in decoctions. Because of its strong bitterness, it is typically used in small amounts and for short courses rather than as a daily beverage.

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