Wild Dao Kou Cao 倒扣草 Dried Whole Herb 500g Traditional TCM Botanical

Wild Dao Kou Cao (倒扣草), the dried whole herb of Achyranthes aspera, is a traditional Chinese botanical also known as Cu Mao Niu Xi or Tu Niu Xi. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and promoting healthy fluid balance. This sun-dried herb is typically simmered in decoctions or used in folk herbal practice. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Dao Kou Cao (倒扣草) whole herb, carefully sorted and sun-dried
• Botanical source Achyranthes aspera, known in folk herbalism as Cu Mao Niu Xi
• Traditionally associated in TCM with clearing heat and supporting fluid balance
• Whole dried form suitable for decoction, soup, or external wash preparation
• Pre-packaged 500g lot with 12-month shelf life when stored frozen

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb shows grayish-green stems and wrinkled leaves with slender seed spikes. It has a faint grassy aroma and a mildly bitter, slightly acrid taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to folk-style herbal soups
• Prepared as an external wash in traditional practice
• Used in seasonal herbal routines under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Dao Kou Cao is traditionally used in decoctions and folk formulas, often paired with other heat-clearing herbs. It has historically appeared in rural herbal traditions for seasonal wellness and is sometimes prepared as a simple boiled tea or external wash. Preparation and pairing are best guided by a qualified TCM practitioner.

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