Tian Ji Huang Dried Herb 500g Hypericum japonicum Whole Plant Traditional Herbal Tea Material

Tian Ji Huang (田基黄), also called Di Er Cao (地耳草), is the dried whole plant of Hypericum japonicum, a small herb long used in Chinese folk herbalism. In TCM it is traditionally considered cool in nature with a bitter-sweet flavor and associated with the liver and gallbladder channels. This sun-dried cut herb is commonly simmered as a decoction or brewed as a light herbal tea. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole plant of Hypericum japonicum, known in TCM as Tian Ji Huang (田基黄) or Di Er Cao (地耳草)
• Sun-dried processing preserves the herb's natural character for decoction or tea preparation
• Traditionally associated with the liver and gallbladder channels in TCM theory
• Sold as a 500g pack of dried edible agricultural product
• Versatile raw herb suitable for herbal teas, decoctions, and seasonal wellness routines

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically appears as fine stems with small yellowish-green leaves and a light, grassy aroma. Texture is dry and brittle. When simmered or steeped, it typically yields a pale yellow-green infusion with a mildly bitter, slightly sweet herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a light daily herbal tea
• Add to herbal soup preparations with other botanicals
• Use in seasonal wellness routines under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk herbalism, Tian Ji Huang has long been simmered alone or with other herbs such as Yin Chen (Artemisia capillaris) in decoctions, especially during warm seasons. It is also brewed as a simple tea or added to cooling herbal soups. Preparation traditionally involves rinsing the herb and simmering gently in water before straining.

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