Lao Guan Cao (Geranium wilfordii) — Sulfur-Free Dried Food Herb, 500g

Lao Guan Cao (Geranium wilfordii), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Lǎo Guān Cǎo (老鹤草), is the dried whole herb of a traditional food-herb botanical prized for its wind-damp dispelling and collateral-unblocking properties. Also called Wilford's Cranesbill, this herb has been used for centuries in folk herbal practice to support joint comfort, tendon flexibility, and smooth movement. Its nature is bitter, slightly sweet, and neutral, making it a balanced herb for dispelling dampness and easing the sinews.

Key Selling Points

• Sulfur-free, clean dried herb with no impurities
• Traditional food-herb (药食同源) botanical
• Geranium wilfordii whole herb
• Sourced from Henan province, China
• 500g bulk pack for decoction and daily use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully harvested and shade-dried to preserve its natural green-brown color, leafy texture, and mild herbal aroma. The dried herb is clean and free of foreign matter, with stems and leaves intact. When decocted, it yields a gentle, slightly bitter infusion with an earthy, grassy note that blends well with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction and tea blends
• Traditional soup and medicinal food packs
• Daily herbal foot soak
• Seasonal dampness-clearing formulas
• Herbal pairing with other food-herb botanicals

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Lao Guan Cao is decocted into teas and soups to support joint comfort and ease dampness-related stiffness. It is often paired with herbs like Du Huo, Wei Ling Xian, and Sang Ji Sheng in traditional wind-damp formulas. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for seasonal nourishment during humid months. It is also commonly used in herbal foot soaks to warm the channels and relax the limbs.

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