Qin Jiao Root (Gentiana macrophylla) — Dried Large-Leaf Gentian Root, Unsulfured Bulk Herb

Qin Jiao Root (Gentiana macrophylla) is the dried root of a highly regarded traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Qín Jiāo (秦艽), also called Large-Leaf Gentian Root or Sichuan Gentian. For centuries, Qin Jiao has been prized as a wind-damp-dispelling and collateral-unblocking herb, traditionally used to ease joint stiffness, muscle aches, and disorders of damp-heat and wind-damp obstruction. Its nature is bitter, acrid, and slightly cold, making it a cooling yet mobilizing herb for clearing dampness, soothing tendons, and restoring smooth movement of qi and blood.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional wind-damp-dispelling herb
• Unsulfured, clean, and free of debris
• Sourced from Yunnan, China
• Dried whole root in bulk 500g packs
• Gentiana macrophylla (Large-Leaf Gentian)

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, firm fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the root yields a bitter, slightly acrid infusion with a lingering herbal warmth, releasing its characteristic properties into the broth without clouding the liquid.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoctions and broths
• Traditional wind-damp formulas
• Medicinal soup packs
• Herbal tea blends for seasonal dampness
• Bulk herbal pantry ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Qin Jiao is decocted into soups, medicinal broths, and wind-damp formulas to ease joint discomfort and support smooth movement. It is a common ingredient in classical decoctions paired with herbs like Fang Feng, Du Huo, and Gui Zhi. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other warming herbs for seasonal dampness support.

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