Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical
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Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical

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Description

Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis), also known as Asiatic Dayflower and written in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Yā Zhí Cǎo (鸭跖草), is the dried aerial herb of a long-revered food-herb botanical. For centuries it has been prized as a cooling, heat-clearing herb traditionally used to clear summer heat, soothe the throat, and support the smooth flow of fluids. Its nature is sweet, bland, and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet refreshing herb for seasonal wellness and daily herbal preparations.

Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical overview
Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical overview
Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical overview
Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical overview

Key Selling Points

  • Traditional heat-clearing food-herb botanical
  • Dried Asiatic Dayflower aerial herb
  • Commelina communis
  • Sulfur-free, clean dried herb
  • Suitable for decoctions and summer teas
Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical key features
Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical key features
Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical key features
Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully harvested and shade-dried to preserve its soft green color, delicate leafy texture, and faint grassy aroma. When decocted, the herb yields a light, mildly sweet and refreshing infusion with a clean, slightly vegetal finish, making it pleasant to drink on its own or blended with other cooling herbs.

Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical quality and texture
Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical quality and texture
Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical quality and texture
Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried Herb
Common Name Ya Zhi Cao
Botanical Name Commelina communis
Form Dried Aerial Herb
Origin Anhui, China
Net Weight 500g
Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical specifications
Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical specifications
Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical specifications
Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Summer herbal decoctions
  • Cooling tea blends
  • Seasonal wellness soups
  • Daily herbal infusions
  • Food-herb culinary preparations
Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical in use
Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical in use
Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical in use
Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ya Zhi Cao is decocted into light summer teas and cooling broths to refresh the body during hot seasons. It is often paired with ingredients like mint, chrysanthemum, and honeysuckle in seasonal blends, and is simmered into soups and congee as a gentle daily food-herb preparation. Traditional formulas place it among the herbs used to clear heat and support throat comfort.

Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical preparation
Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical preparation
Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical preparation
Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Ya Zhi Cao?

A: Ya Zhi Cao is the common Chinese name for the dried aerial herb of Commelina communis, also called Asiatic Dayflower. It is a traditional food-herb botanical used in teas and decoctions.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Ya Zhi Cao?

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Ya Zhi Cao is associated with clearing heat, cooling the body, and supporting fluid balance. It is often used in summer teas and light decoctions for seasonal refreshment.

Q: How do I use dried Ya Zhi Cao?

A: Rinse the herb and simmer it in water for a light decoction, or brew it as part of a cooling tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.

Ya Zhi Cao (Commelina communis) — Dried Asiatic Dayflower Herb, Food-Herb Botanical details

Additional information

Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 25 × 18 × 8 cm

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