Ba Xian Cao (Galium aparine) — Dried Chinese Herbal Cleavers, Sulfur-Free, 500g
$4.61
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Description
Ba Xian Cao (Galium aparine), also known as Cleavers or Lā Lā Téng (拉拉藤), is the dried whole herb of a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bā Xiān Cǎo (八仙草). Also called Zhū Yāng Yāng (猪殃殃), this cooling, clearing herb has been prized in folk practice as a heat-clearing and dampness-draining botanical, traditionally used to support the body's natural detoxification pathways. Its nature is cool and slightly bitter, making it a classic herb for clearing heat, cooling the blood, and promoting the smooth flow of fluids.





Key Selling Points
- Traditional heat-clearing food herb
- Sulfur-free, clean new-crop quality
- Galium aparine whole herb
- Also known as Cleavers and Lā Lā Téng
- 500g bulk loose herb supply





Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully harvested and shade-dried to preserve its fresh green color, delicate leafy texture, and mild grassy aroma. The dried herb retains a light, slightly bitter green taste when decocted, yielding a pale golden-green infusion with a clean, herbaceous finish. Stems and leaves are kept intact to maintain the herb's natural character.





Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Whole Herb |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Ba Xian Cao |
| Botanical Name | Galium aparine |
| Form | Loose Dried Herb |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Shelf Life | 18 months |





Usage Scenarios
- Traditional herbal decoction
- Herbal tea blends
- Daily wellness infusion
- Folk herbal formulas
- Herbal bath and soak preparations





Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Ba Xian Cao is decocted alone or blended with other cooling herbs to support the body's natural clearing processes. It is traditionally simmered into herbal teas and combined with ingredients like honeysuckle, dandelion, and plantain herb in seasonal wellness formulas. In some regional traditions, it is also used in external wash preparations and herbal soaks for the skin.




FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Ba Xian Cao?
A: Ba Xian Cao is the common Chinese name for the dried whole herb of Galium aparine, also known as Cleavers or Lā Lā Téng. It is a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient used in decoctions and folk wellness preparations.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Ba Xian Cao?
A: In traditional Chinese food and herbal wellness culture, Ba Xian Cao is associated with clearing heat, cooling the blood, and draining dampness. It is often used in cooling herbal teas and seasonal wellness formulas.
Q: How do I use dried Ba Xian Cao?
A: Rinse the herb and simmer it in water as a traditional decoction, or blend it with other herbs for a cooling tea. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.72 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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