Wild Patrinia Herb Bai Jiang Cai 500g Dried Whole Herb Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Wild Patrinia Herb, known in TCM as Bai Jiang Cai (败酱草), is the dried whole herb of Patrinia scabiosifolia, traditionally called yellow-flowered patrinia. In TCM theory it is considered bitter and acrid in flavor with a slightly cold nature, traditionally associated with clearing and detoxifying actions. This unsulfured dried herb is supplied as a raw botanical for decoction, tea, and external wash preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Bai Jiang Cai (败酱草) dried whole herb in a 500g pack
• Botanical source is Patrinia scabiosifolia, the yellow-flowered patrinia used in TCM
• Unsulfured drying preserves the natural character of the raw herb
• Traditionally valued in TCM for clearing heat and resolving toxicity
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and external washes

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically appears as cut stems, leaves, and root fragments in grayish-green to brownish tones with a dry, brittle texture. It carries a distinctive herbal aroma, and decocted liquid typically tastes bitter and slightly acrid.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a bitter herbal tea
• Prepared as an external wash or compress
• Combined with other TCM herbs in formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Jiang Cai is traditionally used to clear heat and resolve toxicity, and it is historically paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Honeysuckle and Pu Gong Ying dandelion in heat-clearing formulas. Folk use also includes external washing of the herb for skin comfort. It is typically decocted or brewed and used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

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