Premium Wild Shi Shang Bai 500g Dried Selaginella Herb Traditional TCM Botanical

Shi Shang Bai (石上柏), also called Di Suo Luo (地梭罗), is the dried whole herb of Selaginella doederleinii, a small clubmoss relative traditionally gathered in China. In TCM theory it is considered bitter, slightly cold, and associated with clearing heat and supporting the body's natural balance. This sun-dried botanical is supplied as loose dried herb for decoction or external herbal use. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Shi Shang Bai (石上柏) dried whole herb from wild-harvested Selaginella doederleinii
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural green color and delicate frond structure
• Traditionally valued in TCM for clearing heat and supporting internal balance
• Versatile raw botanical suitable for decoctions, herbal soups, or external applications
• Pre-packaged 500g bulk format ideal for herbal shops and home apothecary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep green to yellowish-green in color with thin, scale-like leaves arranged along slender branching stems. The dried herb has a faint grassy aroma and a light, brittle texture. When decocted, it typically yields a mild, slightly bitter herbal infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Used in folk herbal formulas under practitioner guidance
• Suitable for external herbal washes or compresses

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Shi Shang Bai has long been used in decoctions, often simmered alone or combined with other cooling herbs. Folk herbalists traditionally associated it with clearing internal heat and supporting respiratory and digestive comfort. It is typically prepared by slow simmering in water, and is sometimes included in seasonal herbal soups. Always follow the guidance of a qualified TCM practitioner.

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