Dried Artemisia annua Qing Hao Herb 500g Sichuan Origin Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Sweet Wormwood Herb, known in TCM as Qing Hao (青蒿), from Artemisia annua. These whole dried aerial portions are supplied as unprocessed raw botanical material from Sichuan. In TCM theory, Qing Hao is considered bitter and cold in nature and traditionally associated with clearing deficiency heat. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal teas, it should be prepared according to professional guidance and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Qing Hao (青蒿) aerial herb in its natural unprocessed form
• Botanical source is Artemisia annua, a classic TCM herb
• Sourced from Sichuan, a recognized production region for this herb
• Traditionally associated in TCM with clearing deficiency heat and summer dampness
• Supplied in a resealable 500g bag suitable for decoction or herbal tea preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically green to yellow-green in color with a fresh grassy aroma and dry, brittle leaf and stem texture. When decocted or steeped, it typically yields a light greenish-yellow infusion with a distinctly bitter, slightly aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepare as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a bitter herbal tea, often blended with other herbs
• Use in TCM herbal formulas under professional guidance
• Incorporate into seasonal summer herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Qing Hao is traditionally used to address deficiency heat, summer heat patterns, and damp-heat discomfort, and is a classic ingredient in formulas such as Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang. It is commonly decocted alone or combined with herbs like Bie Jia, Dan Pi, and Zhi Mu. Traditional preparation often emphasizes adding it late in the decoction process to preserve its aromatic properties.

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