Mistletoe Herb Hu Ji Sheng Dried Cut Herb for Tea and Decoction 1 Jin 500g

Dried Mistletoe Herb, known in TCM as Hu Ji Sheng (槲寄生), from Viscum coloratum, the stem and leaf of a semi-parasitic shrub traditionally grouped with Sang Ji Sheng. In TCM theory it is bitter in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. This cut, whole-form herb is commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as a bagged tea. Store sealed in a cool dry place. Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Hu Ji Sheng (槲寄生) mistletoe herb sold as a raw edible agricultural product
• Botanical source Viscum coloratum, stem and leaf form retained in its natural state
• Traditionally grouped with Sang Ji Sheng in TCM herbal practice
• Cut and processed for convenient decoction or bagged tea preparation
• Sourced from Northeast China and packed in a 1 jin 500g bag

Quality & Sensory

Typically the cut stems and leaves show yellowish-green to golden-brown tones with a dry, brittle texture and a faint herbal aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquor typically takes on a light yellow-green hue with a mildly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep cut herb in a tea bag or infuser
• Add to herbal soup preparations during cooking
• Blend with other TCM herbs for seasonal wellness brews

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Hu Ji Sheng is traditionally associated with supporting the liver and kidney channels and is often paired with herbs such as Du Zhong and Niu Xi in classic decoctions. Folk use also includes simmering it alone or with goji berries as a daily tea, particularly in autumn and winter. It is traditionally prepared by slow simmering to extract its mildly bitter character.

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