Dried Plantain Herb Che Qian Cao 500g Sliced Wild Herbal Tea Leaves for Decoction

Dried Plantain Herb, known in TCM as Che Qian Cao (车前草), from Plantago asiatica or related Plantago species, offered as naturally sun-dried sliced whole herb. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the kidney, liver, lung, and small intestine channels. This 500g pack is a food-grade raw botanical commonly simmered as tea or decoction. Consult a practitioner before regular use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Plantago herb sliced for convenient brewing and simmering
• Known in TCM as Che Qian Cao (车前草) with a sweet flavor and cold nature
• Naturally sun-dried with no further processing
• Sourced from Henan, a recognized region for Chinese herbal materials
• 500g bulk pack suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and seasonal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried slices show grayish-green leaves with slender stems and a mild grassy aroma. Texture is dry and slightly brittle. When simmered, the liquor is typically light yellow-green with a fresh, mildly bitter, grassy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a daily herbal tea
• Prepare as a traditional water decoction
• Add to summer cooling herbal drinks
• Combine with other herbs in folk-style simmered blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Che Qian Cao is traditionally used to promote urination, clear heat, and resolve dampness, and it is a common ingredient in summer herbal waters and cooling teas. Folk preparations often simmer the whole herb alone or pair it with herbs such as dandelion or corn silk. It is traditionally consumed in warm seasons as part of seasonal wellness routines.

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