Xu Chang Qing Dried Whole Plant 500g Traditional Chinese Herb Cynanchum Paniculatum for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Xu Chang Qing (徐长卿), the dried whole plant of Cynanchum paniculatum, is a classic Chinese herbal material supplied as cut whole herb. In TCM theory it is considered acrid and warm and is traditionally associated with the liver and stomach channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it is valued in folk practice for seasonal wellness routines. This is a raw botanical for traditional preparation, not a substitute for medical care.

Key Selling Points

• Whole plant Xu Chang Qing (徐长卿) supplied as dried Chinese herbal material
• Botanical source Cynanchum paniculatum, a recognized TCM herb
• Sourced from Shandong, a known production region for this herb
• Traditionally associated with the liver and stomach channels in TCM theory
• Convenient 500g resealable bag suitable for decoction and herbal tea preparation

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows slender stems with narrow opposite leaves and fine fibrous roots in a grayish-green to yellowish-brown tone. It has a characteristic dry herbal aroma, and decoctions typically taste mildly acrid and aromatic.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Prepared as a mild herbal tea infusion with other botanicals
• Added to herbal soup packs in traditional cooking
• Used in folk seasonal wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Xu Chang Qing is traditionally used in decoctions, often combined with other herbs according to classical formulas. Folk herbalists have long prepared it as a simmered drink or included it in seasonal herbal soups. It is traditionally associated with dispelling wind, easing discomfort, and supporting general wellness in TCM theory. Preparation typically involves simmering the dried herb in water.

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