Dried Mesona Grass Xian Cao 500g Chinese Herbal Raw Material for Grass Jelly and Herbal Drinks

Dried Mesona Grass, known in TCM as Xian Cao (仙草) and also called Liang Fen Cao (凉粉草), from Platostoma palustre, a member of the mint family. These sun-dried whole herb pieces are a traditional raw material for making grass jelly and cooling herbal drinks. In TCM theory the herb is considered sweet and bland in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing summer heat. Store in a cool dry ventilated place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Mesona grass supplied as a raw edible agricultural product
• Botanical source Platostoma palustre, a traditional Chinese herb of the mint family
• Known by many names including Xian Cao, Liang Fen Cao, and Xian Ren Cao
• Sun-dried whole herb ideal for homemade grass jelly and herbal infusions
• 500g bulk pack suitable for home kitchens and small food businesses

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to blackish dried herb with slender stems and crinkled leaves, a mild grassy aroma, and a slightly sweet earthy taste when simmered. The decoction typically turns deep brown and sets into a firm jelly when starch is added.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer to make traditional Chinese grass jelly desserts
• Brew as a cooling summer herbal drink
• Combine with starch and sugar for homemade xian cao jelly
• Use in herbal soup blends for seasonal cooking

Traditional Uses

In southern Chinese and Taiwanese folk practice, dried mesona grass has long been simmered with water and starch to produce grass jelly, a cooling dessert traditionally enjoyed in hot summer months. In TCM theory the herb is regarded as sweet, bland, and cold, traditionally associated with relieving summer heat. It is also commonly decocted as a light herbal tea during warm seasons.

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