Gan Huang Cao Tea Dried Penthorum chinense Leaves Stems and Flowers 500g Bulk Loose Herbal Tea

Gan Huang Cao (赶黄草) is dried Penthorum chinense, a traditional Chinese herb whose leaves, stems, and flowers are commonly prepared as a loose herbal tea. In TCM tradition it is considered cool in nature with a sweet flavor and is traditionally associated with supporting the liver and clearing damp-heat. This hand-selected bulk pack suits daily herbal tea brewing.

Key Selling Points

• Whole plant herb including leaves, stems, and flowers of Penthorum chinense
• Known in TCM as Gan Huang Cao (赶黄草), a traditional liver-associated herb
• Hand-selected quality in a 500g bulk loose pack
• Traditionally used in folk practice as a daily herbal tea
• Simple preparation by steeping or simmering in hot water

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb shows slender stems with green to yellowish-green leaves and small pale flowers, with a light grassy aroma. Brewed tea is typically light yellow-green with a mild, slightly sweet and refreshing herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a loose herbal tea for daily drinking
• Simmer briefly in water for a stronger traditional decoction
• Brew alongside chrysanthemum or honeysuckle in seasonal herbal blends
• Serve warm or cooled as a refreshing summer herbal drink

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Gan Huang Cao has long been prepared as a simple tea or decoction, especially in summer months. It is traditionally associated with the liver and with clearing damp-heat, and is often brewed alone or combined with other cooling herbs such as chrysanthemum for a light daily infusion.

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