Wild Patrinia Herb Bai Jiang Cao Dried Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Dried Patrinia Herb, known in TCM as Bai Jiang Cao (败酱草), from Patrinia species, a wild-harvested whole herb supplied as dried aerial parts. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving toxicity, with a bitter, acrid flavor and slightly cold nature. Commonly prepared as decoction pieces or herbal tea material. Store in a cool, dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested dried whole herb of Bai Jiang Cao (败酱草)
• Botanical source from Patrinia species, traditionally known as North Patrinia
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear heat and resolve toxicity
• Carefully dried whole aerial herb suitable for decoction or tea preparation
• Supplied as a 500g pack of Chinese herbal raw material

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears in muted green to brownish segments with a dry, brittle texture and a distinctive herbal aroma. When decocted, it typically yields a light amber infusion with a mildly bitter, earthy taste characteristic of traditional Patrinia herb.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepare as a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a mild herbal tea infusion
• Use as an ingredient in traditional herbal soup recipes
• Incorporate into seasonal herbal formulas under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Bai Jiang Cao has long been used in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as honeysuckle or dandelion in heat-clearing formulas. It has traditionally been valued during warmer seasons and is commonly prepared by simmering the dried herb in water. Folk use also includes blending it into herbal tea mixtures for daily wellness routines.

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