Dried Dandelion Herb Pu Gong Ying 500g Loose Whole Cut Traditional Herbal Tea and Soup Use

Dried Dandelion Herb, known in TCM as Pu Gong Ying (蒲公英), from Taraxacum mongolicum or related Taraxacum species, is the whole dried herb sold as loose cut pieces. In TCM theory it is traditionally considered bitter and sweet with a cold nature, associated with the Liver and Stomach channels. It is commonly used in decoctions, teas, and soups as a traditional herbal ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Pu Gong Ying (蒲公英), the dried whole herb of Taraxacum species
• Sold as loose whole cut pieces in a 500g net weight pack
• Traditionally considered bitter, sweet, and cold in TCM nature
• Hand-selected and sorted for cleanliness and consistent quality
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, soups, and congee

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows green to brownish-green leaves and stems with a mild, grassy, slightly bitter aroma. Cut pieces are dry and coarse in texture. After brewing or decocting, the liquid is typically light amber to greenish with a mildly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Brewed alone or with other herbs as a daily herbal tea
• Added to soups or congee as a culinary herb
• Combined with other TCM herbs in seasonal formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Pu Gong Ying is traditionally used in decoctions for its bitter, cold properties, often paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Hua or Lian Qiao. Folk practice includes brewing it as a simple tea, adding it to soups, or cooking it with congee. It is also traditionally used in seasonal formulas during warmer months.

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