Agrimony Dried Herb Xian He Cao 500g Sun Dried Dragon’s Wart Grass Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea

Agrimony Dried Herb, known in TCM as Xian He Cao (仙鹤草), also called Long Ya Cao (龙芽草) or Tuo Li Cao (脱力草), from Agrimonia pilosa. These sun-dried whole aerial parts are carefully harvested and dried for herbal tea, decoctions, and traditional preparations. In TCM theory, agrimony is considered bitter, astringent, and neutral, traditionally associated with the liver, spleen, and lung channels. Store refrigerated to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried aerial parts of Agrimonia pilosa, a classic Chinese herbal material
• Known in TCM as Xian He Cao (仙鹤草), with folk names Long Ya Cao and Tuo Li Cao
• Sun-dried whole herb suitable for tea, decoction, and traditional herbal use
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its bitter and astringent character
• Sold as edible agricultural produce with a 36-month shelf life when refrigerated

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows green to grayish-green stems and leaves with a dry, brittle texture. It carries a mild grassy aroma, and when brewed or decocted it typically yields a light amber infusion with a slightly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a simple herbal tea infusion
• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combine with other herbs in folk-style herbal soups
• Use in seasonal herbal preparations at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xian He Cao is traditionally associated with consolidating and supporting the body, and it has long been used in folk herbalism as a daily tea or decoction herb. It is commonly simmered alone or paired with other tonic roots such as Dang Shen in traditional restorative soups, especially during seasonal changes or periods of fatigue.

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