Dried Rabdosia Rubescens Herb Dong Ling Cao Whole Herb for Herbal Tea and Decoction 500g

Dried Rabdosia Rubescens Herb, known in TCM as Dong Ling Cao (冬凌草), also called Bing Ling Cao (冰凌草), from Rabdosia rubescens. This whole dried herb consists of harvested aerial parts, typically including leaves and stems, carefully dried for storage. In TCM it is considered bitter and slightly cold in nature and is traditionally associated with clearing heat. Commonly prepared as an herbal tea or decoction, it is a natural botanical product and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Dong Ling Cao (冬凌草) aerial herb from Rabdosia rubescens
• Also known as Bing Ling Cao (冰凌草) or Bing Ling Hua (冰凌花) in Chinese herbal trade
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM practice
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoction, or culinary preparation
• Supplied as a 500g pack of dried edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows grayish-green to brownish-green leaves with slender stems and a dry, brittle texture. It carries a characteristic bitter, slightly grassy aroma, and brewed tea typically tastes distinctly bitter with a lingering sweet aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a standalone herbal tea
• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Blend with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Use in culinary herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Dong Ling Cao is regarded as bitter and slightly cold, traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting the throat. Folk practice commonly prepares it as a simple infusion or decoction, and it is sometimes combined with other heat-clearing herbs such as Jin Yin Hua or Pang Da Hai for seasonal wellness teas. It has long been gathered in northern China during late summer and autumn, then shade-dried for household herbal use.

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