Yin Chen Dried Artemisia Capillaris Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Yin Chen (茵陈), also called Mian Yin Chen, is the dried young aerial part of Artemisia capillaris, a classic herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TCM theory it is bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, liver, and gallbladder channels. These cut and sifted pieces are suited for decoctions, herbal teas, and seasonal spring wellness routines. Store in a cool dry place and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM herb known as Yin Chen or Mian Yin Chen (茵陈)
• Botanical source Artemisia capillaris, dried young aerial parts
• Cut and sliced form for easy decocting and brewing
• Traditionally valued in spring herbal and seasonal wellness practice
• 500g bulk pack suitable for daily herbal tea and decoction use

Quality & Sensory

Typically soft, grayish-green to silvery thread-like pieces with a faint herbal aroma. When decocted or brewed, Yin Chen typically yields a light yellow-green infusion with a mildly bitter, refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed alone or with other herbs as a light herbal tea
• Added to spring congee or culinary herbal recipes
• Used in seasonal wellness routines under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yin Chen is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and supporting the liver and gallbladder, and it is a key herb in classic formulas such as Yin Chen Hao Tang. It is commonly decocted in spring, often paired with herbs like Zhi Zi and Da Huang in traditional preparations, or brewed simply as a seasonal herbal tea.

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