Dried Centella Asiatica Herb Ji Xue Cao Sun Dried Loose Leaf for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Dried Centella Asiatica herb, known in TCM as Ji Xue Cao (积雪草) and botanically as Centella asiatica, is a sun-dried botanical supplied as loose cut pieces. In TCM theory it is traditionally considered cool in nature with a sweet and bitter flavor, associated with the liver and spleen channels. It is commonly prepared as a herbal tea or added to decoctions and soups for traditional wellness support.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Ji Xue Cao (积雪草), the dried herb Centella asiatica
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural character of the botanical
• Loose cut form suitable for teas, decoctions, and soup preparation
• Sourced from Anhui province and packed for everyday herbal use
• Available in a 70 g jar or 500 g bag to suit different needs

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows green to brownish-green pieces with a light, grassy aroma. Texture is dry and slightly brittle, softening when simmered. A brewed or decocted preparation is typically mild, earthy, and gently bitter with a clean herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a single-herb decoction
• Brewed as a daily herbal tea
• Added to traditional soup or congee
• Combined with other herbs in a custom decoction blend

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Ji Xue Cao is often prepared by simmering the dried herb in water as a decoction or steeping it as a tea. It is traditionally paired with herbs such as Huang Qi or Dang Gui in broader formulas. Folk practice also adds it to soups and congee for seasonal wellness routines.

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