Xian He Cao (Agrimonia pilosa) — Dried Hairy Agrimony Herb, Food-Grade Botanical

Xian He Cao (Agrimonia pilosa), also known as Hairy Agrimony and by its folk names Long Ya Cao (龙牙草) and Tuo Li Cao (脱力草), is the dried whole herb of a traditional botanical long used in Chinese herbal practice. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) it is known as Xiān Hè Cǎo (仙鹤草), a name evoking the crane, a symbol of longevity and quiet strength. Its nature is neutral, slightly bitter and astringent, making it a gentle, balancing herb traditionally associated with the Lung, Liver, and Spleen channels.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-grade botanical herb
• Dried whole herb of Agrimonia pilosa
• Known in TCM as Xian He Cao (仙鹤草)
• Naturally sun-dried, no additives
• 500g value pack, powder service available

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve the herb's deep green color, leafy texture, and clean, faintly grassy aroma. When decocted, it yields a lightly bitter, subtly astringent infusion with an earthy, herbaceous character. The dried material is carefully sorted to remove foreign matter, keeping the stems and leaves intact and evenly dried.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Herbal tea blends
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Daily botanical wellness routine
• Custom powder preparation

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Xian He Cao is decocted alone or combined with other botanicals into daily teas and soups. It is a common ingredient in traditional herbal formulas and medicinal food preparations, where it is simmered slowly to draw out its character. In some regional traditions, it is brewed as a simple household tea or added to nourishing soup packs alongside ingredients like jujube and goji berry.

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