Wild Centella Asiatica Dried Herb Ji Xue Cao Luo De Da 500g Traditional TCM Botanical

Dried Centella Herb, known in TCM as Ji Xue Cao (积雪草) and also called Luo De Da (落得打) or Lei Gong Gen (雷公根), from Centella asiatica. These sun-dried whole herb pieces are traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and are typically regarded as cooling in nature. Commonly used in decoctions, teas, and external washes, this botanical is intended for traditional herbal preparation and should be used according to professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Centella asiatica herb supplied in a 500g pre-packed bag
• Known in TCM as Ji Xue Cao, with folk names Luo De Da and Lei Gong Gen
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural character of the herb
• Traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat in Chinese herbal theory
• Suitable for decoction, herbal tea, and external wash preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears in small green to yellow-green leafy and stem pieces with a light, dry texture. The aroma is mildly grassy and herbal, and a prepared infusion typically carries a slightly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a simple herbal tea
• Prepared as an external wash or compress
• Incorporated into seasonal herbal formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ji Xue Cao is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving dampness, and it has long been used in folk practice for decoctions and external washes. It is often prepared alone or combined with other cooling herbs, and in some regions the fresh or dried herb is also used in culinary and seasonal wellness traditions.

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