Dried Dandelion Whole Herb Pu Gong Ying 1kg Bag Traditional Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Dried Dandelion Whole Herb, known in TCM as Pu Gong Ying (蒲公英), from Taraxacum officinale or related Taraxacum species. This listing offers the dried aerial plant, including leaves and other aerial parts, supplied as a 1kg bag of raw botanical material. In TCM theory, dandelion is considered bitter and sweet in flavor with a cold nature and is traditionally associated with clearing heat. It is commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as an herbal tea. This product is a food-grade agricultural product and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried dandelion herb supplied in a 1kg resealable-style bag for bulk herbal use
• Botanical source is dandelion, a perennial member of the Asteraceae family
• Known by many folk names including Huang Hua Di Ding and Po Po Ding
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its bitter sweet flavor and cooling nature
• Suitable for herbal decoctions teas and seasonal wellness preparations

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically appears as fragmented green to brownish-green leaves and aerial portions with a dry brittle texture. It carries a mild grassy herbal aroma. When simmered or steeped, the resulting liquid typically shows a light amber to greenish-brown tone with a gently bitter earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep dried leaves as a simple herbal tea
• Add to seasonal herbal soup preparations
• Blend with other cooling herbs in traditional formulas

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, dandelion has long been used in herbal decoctions and daily teas, often paired with herbs such as honeysuckle or chrysanthemum in heat-clearing blends. Folk tradition also uses fresh or dried dandelion in springtime soups and congee. It remains a common household herb for seasonal wellness routines and is traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural balance during warm months.

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